General safety information, 1 scope of the document, 2 device description – KROHNE OPTIWAVE 5200 IECEx User Manual
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F
www.krohne.com
04/2013 - 4001906102 - AD IECEX OPTIWAVE 5200 R02 en
1.1 Scope of the document
These instructions are applicable only to the explosion-protection version of the radar level
transmitter. For all other data, use the Quick Start and Handbook. If you do not have these
documents, please contact the nearest office or download them from the manufacturer's
internet site.
1.2 Device description
This device is a 2-wire level transmitter that uses FMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous
Wave) radar technology. It measures the level, distance, volume, mass and flow rate of liquids,
liquid gases, pastes and slurries. It is suitable for installation on storage tanks, process tanks
and stilling wells. Measurements are displayed via a DTM (device type manager) for remote
communication or an optional integrated display screen with wizard-driven setup and online
help functions.
The level transmitter is approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres when equipped
with the appropriate options.
1.3 Standards and approvals
INFORMATION!
The information in these supplementary instructions only contains the data applicable to
explosion protection. The technical data for the non-Ex version in the Handbook shall be valid in
its current version, provided that it is not rendered invalid or replaced by these supplementary
instructions.
WARNING!
Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be carried out by "Personnel trained in
explosion protection".
DANGER!
In compliance with the IECEx scheme rules, the IECEx version of the device described in these
Supplementary Instructions agrees with International Standards IEC 60079-0:2007, IEC 60079-
1:2007, IEC 60079-11:2011, IEC 60079-26:2006, IEC 61241-11:2005 and IEC 60079-31:2008. The
Ex ia, Ex d ia / Ex ia tb and Ex ic versions are certified for use in hazardous areas by the DEKRA
Certification B.V. under DEK 11.0060X.
WARNING!
Carefully read the IECEx approval certificate. Obey the boundary conditions.