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2 For your safety
VEGAPULS 63 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
41364-EN-170711
Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emission power is far below the
internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the device
poses no danger to health.
2.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Instruments with plastic housing are designed for use in an industrial
environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electri-
cal conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account,
as is usual with class A instruments according to EN 61326-1. If the
instrumentisusedinadierentenvironment,theelectromagnetic
compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable meas-
ures.
2.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
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NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
•
NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
•
NE107-Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ingharmonizedstandards:
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EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside closed vessels in countries of the
EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
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The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials