Siemens SITRANS FS230 - Safety Notes; Preconditions for Use

SITRANS FS230
4 A5E38755607-AA, 02/2017
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Safety notes
2.1
Preconditions for use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation of the
device, observe these instructions and all the specifications relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols from the device. Always
keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
2.1.1
Warning symbols on the device
Symbol
Explanation
Consult operating instructions
2.1.2
SIL note
Note
Functional safety applications (SIL)
If the device is used in a functional safety application, ref
er to the functional safety manual.
2.1.3
Laws and directives
Observe the safety rules, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection, assembly and operation. These
include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic compatibility EMC
2014/30/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the
laws of the Member S
tates relating to electromagnetic compatibility
Low voltage directive LVD
2014/35/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the
laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Atmosphère explosible ATEX
2014/34/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the harmonisation of the
laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems inten
ded for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres
The applicable directives can be found in the EU declaration of conformity of the specific device.
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.
• Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement
cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.