Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SITRANS P500 Kompaktbetriebsanleitung

NOTICE
Electrostatic-sensitive devices
The device contains electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD). ESD can be destroyed by voltages far too low to be detected by
humans. These voltages can occur if you simply touch a component part or the electrical connections of a module without
being electrostatically discharged. The damage to a module caused by overvoltage cannot normally be detected
immediately; it only becomes apparent after a longer period of operating time has elapsed.
Protective measures against the discharge of static electricity:
● Make sure that no power is applied.
● Before working with modules, make sure that you discharge static from your body, for example by touching a grounded
object.
● Devices and tools used must be free of static charge.
● Hold modules only by their edges.
● Do not touch connector pins or conductor tracks on a module with the ESD notice.
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Basic safety instructions

WARNING
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Danger of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the wetted parts.
● Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for the medium. Refer to the
information in "Technical data" (Page 27).
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Danger of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at the connections.
● Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection and process media.
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by process media. However, you
are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible
materials.
WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Danger of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version. The device can be damaged if the operating
pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
● Make sure that the device is suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of your system. Refer to the
information on the nameplate and/or in "Technical data (Page 27)".
SITRANS P500 with HART
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