SITRANS FS230
18 A5E38755607-AA, 02/2017
Danger of poisoning when venting the device: if toxic process media are measured, toxic gases and liquids can be
released.
• Before venting ensure that there are no toxic gases or liquids in the device, or take the appropriate safety measures.
Commissioning and operation with pending error
If an error message appears, correct operation in the process is no longer guaranteed.
• Check the gravity of the error.
• Correct the error.
• If the error still exists:
– Take the device out of operation.
– Prevent renewed commissioning.
Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
Device failure or risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
• Do not commission the device until it has been mounted completely and connected in accordance with the information
in Technical data (Page 21).
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Before commissioning take the effect on other devices in the system into account.
Opening device in energized state
Opening device in energized state
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only open the device in a de-energized state.
• Check prior to commissioning that the cover, cover locks, and cable inlets are assembled in accordance with the
directives.
: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened in energized state in hazardous
areas.
Loss of type of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The type of protection specified on the nameplate or in
Technical data (Page 21) is no longer guaranteed.
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Make sure that the device is securely closed.