Operating instructions
1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instruc-
tions manual must be carried out only by trained
specialist personnel authorised by the plant oper-
ator.
During work on and with the device the required
personal protective equipment must always be
worn.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGABAR S 14 is a pressure transmitter for
measurement of gauge pressure, absolute pres-
sure and vacuum.
You can find detailed information on the application
range in chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instru-
ment is properly used according to the specifica-
tions in the operating instructions manual as well as
possible supplementary instructions.
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.
Arbitrary conversions or modifications are explicitly
forbidden.
1.3 Warning about misuse
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.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict
observance of standard regulations and guidelines.
The user must take note of the safety instructions in
this operating instructions manual, the country-
specific installation standards as well as all
prevailing safety regulations and accident preven-
tion rules.
VEGABAR S 14
The instrument must only be operated in a
technically flawless and reliable condition. The
operator is responsible for 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 regulations.
1.5 CE conformity
The protection goals of the EMC Directive 2004/
108/EC (EMC) and the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC (LVD) are fulfilled.
Conformity has been judged according to the
following standards:
EMC: EN 61326: 2006
(electrical instruments for control technology and
laboratory use - EMC requirements)
Emission: Class B
l
Susceptibility: Industrial areas
l
LVD: EN 61010-1: 2001
(safety regulations for electrical measurement,
control and laboratory instruments - part 1: General
requirements)
1.6 Fulfillment of NAMUR recommenda-
tions
With respect to interference resistance and emitted
interference, the NAMUR recommendation NE 21
is fulfilled.
1.7 Safety instructions for Ex areas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for
installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety
instructions are part of the operating instructions
manual and come with the Ex-approved instru-
ments.
For your safety
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