Siemens SITRANS FS230 - Basic Safety Notes; Installation Location Requirements

SITRANS FS230
6 A5E38755607-AA, 02/2017
3
Installing/mounting
3.1
Basic safety notes
CAUTION
Hot surfaces resulting from hot process media
Risk of burns resulting from surface temperatures above 70 °C (155 °F).
• Take appropriate protective measures, for example contact protection.
• Make sure that protective measures do not cause the maximum permissible ambient temperature to be exceeded.
Refer to the information in Technical data (Page 21).
WARNING
Exceeded maximum ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device damage.
• Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of the device are not exceeded.
Refer to the information in Technical data (Page 21).
WARNING
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
• Close the cable inlets for the electrical connections. Only use cable glands or plugs which are approved for the relevant
type of protection.
3.1.1
Installation location requirements
NOTICE
Strong vibrations
Damage to device.
• In plants with strong vibrations, mount the transmitter in a low vibration environment.
CAUTION
Aggressive atmospheres
Damage to device through penetration of aggressive vapors.
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Ensure that the device is suitable for the application.
CAUTION
Direct sunlight
Device damage.
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure.
• Protect the device from direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded. Refer to the information in Technical
data (Page 21).