<1.  INTRODUCTION>
1-3
IM 01E30D01-01EN
(3) Operation
WARNING
 
• Donotopenthecoverinwetweatheror
humid environment. When the cover is open, 
stated enclosure protection is not applicable.
• Beforeopeningthecover,itisimportantto
ensure that at least 5 minutes have passed 
since the power was turned off. Furthermore, 
opening of the cover must also be carried out 
by expert engineer or skilled personnel.
• Whenopeningandclosingthecover,besure
to handle the cover carefully so that there are 
no damage and foreign matter adhesion at 
its threads and O-ring.
• Besuretosetparametersas“Protect”
onthewriteprotectfunctionafternishof
parameter setting work.
(4) Maintenance
WARNING
 
• Maintenanceofthemagneticowmeter
should be performed by the trained 
personnel having knowledge of safety 
standard.  No operator shall be permitted 
to perform any operations relating to 
maintenance.
• Donotopenthecoverinwetweatheror
humid environment. When the cover is open, 
stated enclosure protection is not applicable.
• Whenopeningthecover,waitformorethan
5 minutes after turning off the power.
• Alwaysconformtomaintenanceprocedures
outlined in this manual.  If necessary, contact 
Yokogawa.
• Careshouldbetakentopreventthebuild
up of dirt, dust or other substances on the 
display panel glass or name plate.  If these 
surfaces do get dirty, wipe them clean with a 
soft dry cloth.
(5) Explosion Proof Type Instrument
WARNING
 
• Magneticowmeterswiththemodelname
AXRC are products which have been 
certiedasexplosionprooftypeinstruments.
Strict limitations are applied to the structures, 
installation locations, external wiring work, 
maintenance and repairs, etc. of these 
instruments.Sufcientcaremustbetaken,
as any violation of the limitations may cause 
dangerous situations.  
Be sure to read Chapter 14 before handling 
the instruments. The description in Chapter 
14 is prior to the other description in this 
user’s manual.  
ForTIISameprooftypeinstruments,
be sure to read “INSTALLATION AND 
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS FOR TIIS 
FLAMEPROOF EQUIPMENT” at the end of 
this manual.
• Onlytrainedpersonsusethisinstrumentin
the industrial location.
• Takecarenottogeneratemechanical
spark when access to the instrument and 
peripheral devices in hazardous locations.
(6) European Pressure Equipment Directive 
(PED)
WARNING
 
• Whenusingtheinstrumentincompliance
with PED, be sure to read Chapter 13 before 
use.
(7)Modication
  Yokogawa will not be liable for malfunctions or 
damageresultingfromanymodicationmade
to this instrument by the customer.
(8) Product Disposal 
  The instrument should be disposed of in 
accordance with local and national legislation/
regulations.