VEGA FIBERTRAC 31 4 … 20 mA_HART - four-wire With SIL qualification - Manual (Page 5)

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2 For your safety
FIBERTRAC 31 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must
be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the
plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
FIBERTRAC 31 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter
"Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
used according to the specifications in the operating instructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with IEC 61508 and
all prevailing regulations and guidelines. The instrument must only be
operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition. The operator
is responsible for the trouble-free operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the cor-
responding Safety Manual, the national installation standards as well
as the valid safety regulations and accident prevention rules must be
observed by the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
trary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden.
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also
be observed.
2.5 CE conformity
The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide-
lines. By affixing the CE marking, VEGA confirms successful testing
of the product.