Siemens SITRANS P - Commissioning the Device

WARNING
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.
Exception: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened in
energized state in hazardous areas.
Note
Hot surfaces
Hot process medium and high ambient temperatures lead to hot surfaces which can cause burns.
• Take corresponding protective measures, for example wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Hazardous contact voltage
Risk of injury through hazardous contact voltage when the device is open or not completely
closed.
The degree of protection speci󹪝ed on the nameplate or in Technical data (Page 61) is no
longer guaranteed if the device is open or not properly closed.
• Make sure that the device is securely closed.
6.2 Commissioning the device
Before you commission the device, observe the following safety notes:
• General safety notes (Page 15)
• Basic safety notes: Installing/mounting (Page 21)
• Basic safety notes: Connecting (Page 35)
• Basic safety notes: Commissioning (Page 43)
Read the entire device manual to achieve the optimum performance of the device.
Commissioning
6.2 Commissioning the device
SITRANS P320/P420
44 Compact Operating Instructions, 01/2021, A5E38874562-AC