6. Commissioning, operation
Sealing of the process connection
Parallel threads
per EN 837
Correct sealing of the process connections with
parallel threads at the sealing face
made using suitable flat gaskets, sealing rings or
WIKA profile sealings.
For further information on seals see WIKA data sheet AC 09.08 or under www.wika.com.
6.2 Electrical mounting
The instrument must be grounded via the process connection!
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The power supply for the pressure transmitter must be made via an energy-limited electrical circuit
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in accordance with section 9.3 of UL/EN/IEC 61010-1, or an LPS to UL/EN/IEC 60950-1, or class 2
in accordance with UL1310/UL1585 (NEC or CEC). The power supply must be suitable for operation
above 2,000 m should the pressure transmitter be used at this altitude.
WIKA operating instructions pressure transmitter model AC-1
per DIN 3852-E
must be
Tapered threads
NPT, R and PT
For sealing process connections with tapered
threads, the sealing must be made in the threads
using additional sealing material, e.g. PTFE tape
(EN 837-2).
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