Service and maintenance
11.1
Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent
directives and regulations must be carried out.
An inspection can include check of:
● Ambient conditions
● Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover screws
● Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds
Note
Siemens defines flow sensors as non-repairable products.
Maintenance information parameters
The basic maintenance information parameters are:
● Current Date and Time
● Operating Time Total
● Operating Time
● Configuration Counter
● Transmitter Hardware Revision
● HMI Hardware Revision
● Sensor Hardware Revision
11.2
Service information
Service information is information about the condition of the device used for diagnostics and
service purposes.
FC430 with HART
Operating Instructions, 05/2015, A5E03361511-AF
NOTICE
Repair and service must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
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