Siemens SITRANS P DS III - Improper Device Modifications and Hazardous Areas

Safety information
2.2 Improper device modifications
SITRANS P DS III with PROFIBUS PA
16 Operating Instructions, 06/2013, A5E00053276-07
2.1.2
Conformity with European directives
The CE mark on the device is a sign of conformity with the following European directives:
Elec
tromagnetic
Compatibility EMC
2004/108/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
89/336/EEC.
Atmosphère explosible
AT
EX
94/9/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning
equipment and protective systems intended for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
Pressure Equipment
Directive PED
97/23/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning
pressure equipment.
The standards applied can be found in the EC declaration of conformity for the device.
2.2
Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger 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.