Nicol Scales & Measurement Sartorius Combics CAPXS Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Warning and Safety Information

The weighing platform meets the

requirements for Group II, Category 2
equipment in accordance with EC Directive
94/9/EC and bears the designation

h

 II 2 GD EEx ib IIC T4...T6 T135...155°C in

accordance with KEMA EC type-examination
certificate 02ATEX1010X.

Furthermore, the weighing platform meets

the EC Directives for electromagnetic
compatibility (see the Declaration of
Conformity).  Improper use or handling,
however, can result in damage and/or injury.

- The weighing platform can be operated

indoors or outdoors.  This weighing platform
must not be used in the medical industry (as
a medicinal product).

- The weighing platform may be used in Zone

1, 2, 21 or 22 hazardous areas or Class 1,
Division 1 or 2 hazardous locations (gas and
dust explosion hazards).  Please make sure
the currently valid regulations and guidelines
for installing equipment in the hazardous
areas/locations listed above (e.g., EN60079-
14 or, in Germany, ElexV) are strictly
observed.  Whether the equipment can be
used in a given area containing potentially
explosive agents must be checked on a case-
by-case basis.

- The weighing platform may be used and

operated by qualified personnel only.  The
permitted uses of the weighing platform are
specified in the type-examination certificate.

- Do not expose the weighing platform to

aggressive chemical vapors or to extreme
temperatures, moisture, shocks, or vibration.
The permissible operating temperature range
during operation is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to
104°F).

- If you use suction lifting equipment to lift

the load plate, always wear gloves, hard-toed
safety boots and protective clothing.
Warning:  Danger of personal injury!  Only
reliable personnel who are qualified to
perform such work are allowed to use
suction lifting equipment.

- Suspension points are designated on models

of 1000 x 1000 mm and larger.  If you need
to transport or lift the scale or load plate
using a crane, do not stand underneath the
suspended scale or load plate.

- Make sure to observe the applicable safety

rules and regulations for the prevention of
accidents.

- Do not damage the junction box or the load

cells during transport.

- Installation in a Zone 1, 2, 21 or 22

hazardous area or Class 1, Division 1 or 2
hazardous location must be performed by a
trained technician who is familiar with the
assembly and operation of the equipment, as
well as with the procedure for putting the

system into operation.  Furthermore, the
trained technician must have the required
qualifications and must be familiar with the
relevant guidelines and regulations.  If you
need assistance, contact your Sartorius dealer
or the Sartorius Service Center.  Any
installation work that does not conform to
the instructions in this manual will result in
forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty.  Be sure to observe
all restrictions listed in the type-examination
certificate.  Operating the weighing platform
beyond the limits imposed by these
restrictions is not permitted, and is
considered use of the equipment for other
than its intended purpose.

- Have the equipment inspected at appropriate

intervals for correct functioning and safety
by a trained technician.

- The junction box may be opened only by

authorized service technicians who have
been trained by Sartorius and who follow
Sartorius’ standard operating procedures for
maintenance and repair work.

- Always make sure the weighing platform is

disconnected from AC power before
performing any installation, cleaning,
maintenance or repair work.  If the
equipment housing is opened by anyone
other than persons authorized by Sartorius,
all claims under the manufacturer’s warranty
are forfeited.  Use only original Sartorius
spare parts.

- Handle the equipment as specified in EN

60529 (in Germany: VDE 0470 Part 1) in
accordance with its protection (IP) rating.
The protection rating of the weighing
platform is IP67.  Do not damage the IP
protection when cleaning the equipment.
The IP protection rating is ensured only if
the rubber gasket is installed on the junction
box and all cable gland screw fasteners are
connected securely.  Any installation work
that does not conform to the instructions in
this manual will result in forfeiture of all
claims under the manufacturer’s warranty.

- If you use cables purchased from another

manufacturer, check the pin assignments.
Before connecting the cable to Sartorius
equipment, check the pin assignments in the
cable against those specified by Sartorius
and disconnect any wires that are assigned
differently.  The operator shall be solely
responsible for any damage or injuries that
occur when using cables not supplied by
Sartorius.

- When using the weighing platform in

hazardous areas/locations, make sure there is
no current or voltage in the equipment
before connecting or disconnecting current-
carrying cables to or from the platform.

Disconnect the platform from AC power
before connecting or disconnecting
cables.

- Avoid exposing the weighing platform to

static electricity; be sure to connect the
equipotential bonding conductor to the
junction box.

- Disconnecting equipotential bonding

conductors is not permitted.

- If you see any indication that the

weighing platform cannot be operated
safely (for example, due to damage), turn
off the platform and lock it in a secure
place so that it cannot be used for the
time being.  Observe the relevant safety
precautions and inform personnel as
required.

- The casing on all connecting cables, as

well as the casing on wires inside the
equipment housing, is made of PVC.
Chemicals that corrode these materials
must be kept away from these cables.

- Make sure the weighing instrument is not

exposed to substances that release
chlorine ions at the place of use.  If such
exposure cannot be ruled out, the
operator is responsible for establishing
and observing appropriate safety
precautions, to be checked at regular
intervals for continued effectiveness.

- The load cells installed are manufactured

by Global Weighing Technologies; type
designations: 011299/...  through
011311/...; EC type-examination
certificate no.  PTB 02 ATEX 2061.  The
designation code is:

h

 II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4/T6.

The specifications are listed in the EC

type-examination certificate.  The load
cell may be used and operated by
qualified personnel only.  The permissible
use of the equipment is defined by the
equipment specifications and the relevant
safety regulations.  Operating the load
cell beyond the specifications listed in
the type-approval certificate is not
permitted, and is considered use of the
equipment for other than its intended
purpose.  All restrictions listed in the
type-examination certificate must be
strictly observed.

Warranty

Do not miss out on the benefits of our
full warranty.  Please contact your local
Sartorius office or dealer for further
information. If available, complete the
warranty registration card, indicating the
date of installation, and return the card
to your Sartorius office or dealer.