Reference Manual

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4045, Rev AB
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March 2016
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Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
 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.
 Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure
the instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
 Verify the operating atmosphere of the device is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous locations certifications.
Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
 Care must be taken during transportation of device 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.
Handle the device carefully.
Failure to follow safe installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
 Only qualified personnel should install the equipment.
 Apply wrench only to the flats, not on housing.
 The battery is not replaceable in a hazardous location.
Keep the vent path free of any obstruction, including but not limited to paint, dust, and
lubrication by mounting the device so the process can drain away.
Interfering or blocking the atmospheric reference port will cause the device to output
erroneous pressure values.
Keep the vent path free of any obstruction, including but not limited to paint, dust, and
lubrication by mounting the device so the process can drain away.
Absolute pressure devices are calibrated at the factory. Trimming adjusts the position of
the factory characterization curve. It is possible to degrade performance of the device if
any trim is done improperly or with inaccurate equipment.
Individuals who handle products exposed to a hazardous substance can avoid injury if
they are informed of and understand the hazard. The product being returned will require
a copy of the required Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each substance must be
included with the returned goods.