Troubleshooting guide

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4308, Rev BA
Section 4: Configuration
December 2014
Configuration
4.2 Safety messages
Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before
performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Verify that the operating environment of the gauge is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous locations certifications.
Installation of device in an explosive environment must be in accordance with appropriate
local, national and international standards, codes, and practices.
Ensure device is installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field
practices.
Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
Ground device on non-metallic tanks (e.g. fiberglass tanks) to prevent electrostatic charge
build-up.
Single lead probes are sensitive for strong electromagnetic fields and therefore not suitable
for non-metallic tanks.
Care must be taken during transportation of power module to prevent electrostatic charge
build-up.
Device must be installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 8 in. (20 cm)
from all persons.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
Only qualified personnel should install the equipment.
Handle the transmitter carefully.
If the process seal is damaged, gas could escape from the tank when removing the
transmitter head from the probe.
To ensure long life for your radar transmitter, and to comply with hazardous location
installation requirements, tighten covers on both sides of the electronics housing.