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WIKA 230.15-851 User Manual

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Requirements for the installation point
If the measuring point is not sufficiently rigid, a bracket or flange

should be used to support the gauge (possibly even remotely via

a flexible capillary line). Instruments should be protected against

coarse dirt and wide fluctuations in ambient temperature. EN 837-2
"Selection and installation recommendations for pressure gauges"

should be followed.

3. Permissible ambient and working temperatures

When installing the pressure gauge it must be ensured that, taking

into account the influence of convection and heat radiation, the

temperature does not exceed or drop below the permissible limits

for the ambient and medium temperatures. The influence of tempe-

rature on the class accuracy should also be taken into account.

4. Requirements for use in potentially explosive

atmospheres

The built-in Reed switch does not have its own

ignition source.

It is a ‘simple apparatus‘ in terms of intrinsic safety

as defined in EN 50 020.

When powered by a tested and certified intrinsically safe circuit
(associated apparatus), these switches may be used in potentially
explosive atmospheres up to Category 2 without having to take any
further measures.

Operating Temperature
Ambient: -20 ... +60 °C

Medium: The permissible medium temperature does not only

depend on the instrument design, but also on the ignition

temperature of the surrounding gases, vapours or dust.

Both aspects must be taken into account.

For permissible maximum medium temperatures see table 1.

11275945 01/2009 GB/D/F/E

WIKA Operating instructions Model 230.15 without/with 851.3 per ATEX

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