Operating Instructions

iTEMP TMT72 Basic safety instructions
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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
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Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
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Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
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Are familiar with federal/national regulations
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Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the
instructions in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as
in the certificates (depending on the application)
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Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
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Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the
facility's owner-operator
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Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 Designated use
The device is a universal and user-configurable temperature transmitter with one sensor
input for a resistance thermometer (RTD), thermocouples (TC), resistance and voltage
transmitters. The head transmitter version of the device is intended for mounting in a
terminal head (flat face) as per DIN EN 50446. It is also possible to mount the device on a
DIN rail using the optional DIN rail clip.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
2.3 Operational safety
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Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
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The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Hazardous area
To eliminate a danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the
hazardous area (e.g. explosion protection or safety equipment):
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Based on the technical data on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is
permitted for the intended use in the hazardous area. The nameplate can be found on
the side of the transmitter housing.
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Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an
integral part of these Instructions.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The measuring system complies with the general safety requirements as per EN 61010-1,
the EMC requirements as per the IEC/EN 61326 series and the NAMUR recommendations
NE 21.
NOTICE
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The device must only be powered by a power unit that operates using an energy-limited
electric circuit according to UL/EN/IEC 61010-1, chapter 9.4 and requirements of table
18.