Siemens SITRANS P DS III - Page 40

Installing / mounting
4.1 Basic safety instructions
SITRANS P DS III with PROFIBUS PA
40 Operating Instructions, 06/2013, A5E00053276-07
WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Danger of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version. The device
can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process
media could be released.
• Make sure that the device is suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of
your system. Refer to the information on the nameplate and/or in "Technical data
(Page 191)".
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 Chapter "Technical data
(Page 191)".
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.
WARNING
Incorrect conduit system
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as result of open cable inlet or incorrect conduit
system.
• In the case of a conduit system, mount a spark barrier at a defined distance from the
device input. Observe national regulations and the requirements stated in the relevant
approvals.
See also
Technical data (Page 191)