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2.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrumentwiththesedirectives.
The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Instrumentswithplastichousingaredesignedforuseinanindustrial
environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electri-
cal conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account,
asisusualwithclassAinstrumentsaccordingtoEN61326-1.Ifthe
instrumentisusedinadierentenvironment,theelectromagnetic
compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable meas-
ures.
2.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
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NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
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NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
•
NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
•
NE107–Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
ThisinformationisonlyvalidforUSAandCanada.Hencethefollow-
ing text is only available in the English language.
InstallationsintheUSshallcomplywiththerelevantrequirementsof
theNationalElectricalCode(ANSI/NFPA70).
InstallationsinCanadashallcomplywiththerelevantrequirementsof
the Canadian Electrical Code.
2.8 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
Thatiswhywehaveintroducedanenvironmentmanagementsystem
withthegoalofcontinuouslyimprovingcompanyenvironmentalpro-
tection.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
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Chapter " Packaging, transport and storage"
•
Chapter " Disposal"