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Instructions for use

Intended use

This device fulfills Directive 2014/34/EC and is suited for use in explosion-hazardous areas according to EN 60079-0:2018

and EN 60079-11:2012.It is also suitable for use in safety-related systems, including SIL2 (IEC 61508) and PL c (ISO

13849-1) with HFT0 and SIL3 (IEC 61508) and PL e (ISO 13849-1) with redundant configuration HFT1In order to ensure that

the device is operated as intended, the national regulations and directives must be observed.

For use in explosion hazardous areas conform to classification

II 1 G and II 1 D (Group II, Category 1 G, electrical equipment for gaseous atmospheres and category 1 D, electrical equipment for

dust atmospheres).

Marking (see device or technical data sheet)

Ex II 1 G and Ex ia IIC T6 Ga and Ex II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T135 °C Da acc. to EN 60079-0, -11

Local admissible ambient temperature

-25…+70 °C

Installation/Commissioning

These devices may only be installed, connected and operated by trained and qualified staff. Qualified staff must have

knowledge of protection classes, directives and regulations concerning electrical equipment designed for use in

explosion hazardous areas.Please verify that the classification and the marking on the device comply with the actual

application conditions.

This device is only suited for connection to approved Exi circuits according to EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-11. Please

observe the maximum admissible electrical values.After connection to other circuits the sensor may no longer be

used in Exi installations. When interconnected to (associated) electrical equipment, it is required to perform the "Proof

of intrinsic safety" (EN60079-14).Attention! When used in safety systems, all content of the security manual must be

observed.

Installation and mounting instructions

Avoid static charging of cables and plastic devices. Please only clean the device with a damp cloth. Do not install the

device in a dust flow and avoid build-up of dust deposits on the device.If the devices and the cable could be subject to

mechanical damage, they must be protected accordingly. They must also be shielded against strong electro-magnetic

fields.The pin configuration and the electrical specifications can be taken from the device marking or the technical data

sheet.

Service/Maintenance

Repairs are not possible. The approval expires if the device is repaired or modified by a person other than the

manufacturer. The most important data from the approval are listed.