7 namur recommendations, 8 environmental instructions – VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 4 … 20 mA_HART two-wire Coax probe With SIL qualification User Manual

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2 For your safety

VEGAFLEX 81 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire

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Electromagnetic compatibility

Instruments with plastic housing as well as in four-wire or Ex-d-ia

version are designed for use in an industrial environment. Neverthe-

less, electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors and

radiated emissions must be taken into account, as is usual with a

class A instrument according to EN 61326-1. If the instrument is used

in a different environment, the electromagnetic compatibility to other

instruments must be ensured by suitable measures.

2.6 SIL qualification according to IEC 61508

The instrument meets the specifications of IEC 61508: 2010 (Edi-

tion 2). It is qualified for single-channel operation up to SIL2. The

instrument can be used homogeneously redudant up to SIL3 in multi-

channel architecture with HFT 1.

2.7 NAMUR recommendations

NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process

industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are

accepted as the standard in field instrumentation.
The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR recom-

mendations:

NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment

NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring

transducers

NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment

components

NE 107 – Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devices

For further information see www.namur.de.

2.8 Environmental instructions

Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.

That is why we have introduced an environment management system

with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro-

tection. The environment management system is certified according

to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental

instructions in this manual:

Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"

Chapter "Disposal"

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