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About this document
1.1
Function
This operating instructions provides all the
information you need for mounting, connection
and setup as well as important instructions for
maintenance and fault rectification. Please read
this information before putting the instrument
into operation and keep this manual accessible
in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2
Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to
trained personnel. The contents of this manual
must be made available to the qualified person-
nel and implemented.
1.3
Symbols used
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional
information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults
or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored,
injury to persons and/or serious damage
to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, seri-
ous injury to persons and/or destruction
of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special
instructions for Ex applications.
•
List
The dot set in front indicates a list with
no implied sequence.
→
Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive
steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special informa-
tion about the disposal of batteries and
accumulators.
VEGAPULS WL S 61 • 4 ... 20 mA
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For your safety
2.1
Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation
must be carried out only by trained, qualified
personnel authorised by the plant operator.
During work on and with the device, the requi-
red personal protective equipment must always
be worn.
2.2
Appropriate use
VEGAPULS WL S 61 is a sensor for continuous
level measurement.
You can find detailed information about the area
of application in chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the inst-
rument is properly used according to the speci-
fications in the operating instructions manual as
well as possible supplementary instructions.
2.3
Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product
can give rise to application-specific hazards,
e.g. vessel overfill through incorrect mounting or
adjustment. Damage to property and persons or
environmental contamination can result. Also,
the protective characteristics of the instrument
can be impaired.
2.4
General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying
with all prevailing regulations and directives. The
instrument must only be operated in a techni-
cally flawless and reliable condition. The opera-
tor is responsible for the trouble-free operation
of the instrument. When measuring aggressive
or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous
situation if the instrument malfunctions, the
operator has to implement suitable measures to
make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
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 regulations.
The safety instructions in this operating
instructions manual, the national installation
standards as well as the valid safety regulations
and accident prevention rules must be observed
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