Connecting; Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SITRANS P Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting

6.1

Basic safety instructions

Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
● Use only cable glands/plugs that comply with the requirements for the relevant type of
● Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the torques specified in Technical data
● Close unused cable inlets for the electrical connections.
● When replacing cable glands, only use cable glands of the same type.
● After installation, check that the cables are seated firmly.
Incorrect conduit system
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas as result of open cable inlet or incorrect conduit system.
● In the case of a conduit system, mount a spark barrier at a defined distance from the device
Unprotected cable ends
Risk of explosion through unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas.
● Protect unused cable ends in accordance with IEC/EN 60079-14.
SITRANS P320/P420 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E44852162-AC
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input. Observe national regulations and the requirements stated in the relevant approvals.
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