Reference Manual
00809-0100-4825, Rev CB
Section 3: Configuration
March 2014
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Configuration
Section 3
Configuration
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24
AMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24
Field communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 25
Multidrop communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 39
3.1
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.
3.1.1
Warnings
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Do not remove the connection head cover in explosive atmospheres when the
circuit is live.
Before connecting a communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the
instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with instrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
When sending or requesting data that would disrupt the loop or change the output of
the transmitter, set the process application loop to manual.
Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
All connection head covers must be fully engaged to meet
explosion-proof requirements.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.