Yokogawa ADMAG AXF - Manual (Page 6)

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1. INTRODUCTION
• Care should be taken to prevent the build up of
dirt, dust or other substances on the display
panel glass or data plate. If these surfaces do
get dirty, wipe them clean with a soft dry cloth.
(5) Explosion Protected Type Instrument
• Magnetic flowmeters with the model name
AXF ٗٗٗC are products which have been
certified as explosion proof type instruments.
Strict limitations are applied to the structures,
installation locations, external wiring work,
maintenance and repairs, etc. of these instru-
ments. Sufficient care must be taken, as any
violation of the limitations may cause danger-
ous situations.
Be sure to read Chapter 8 “EXPLOSION
PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENT” before
handling the instruments. The description in
Chapter 8 is prior to the other description in this
user’s manual.
For TIIS flameproof type instruments, be sure
to read “INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS FOR TIIS FLAMEPROOF
EQUIPMENT” at the end of this manual.
• Only trained persons use this instrument in the
industrial location.
• The protective grounding must be connected
to a suitable IS grounding system.
• Take care not to generate mechanical spark
when access to the instrument and peripheral
devices in hazardous locations.
(6) European Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED)
• When using the instrument in compliance with
PED, be sure to read Chapter 7 before use.
1.2 Warranty
• The terms of this instrument that are guaranteed are
described in the quotation. We will make any repairs
that may become necessary during the guaranteed
term free of charge.
• Please contact our sales office if this instrument
requires repair.
• If the instrument is faulty, contact us with concrete
details about the problem and the length of time it
has been faulty, and state the model and serial
number. We would appreciate the inclusion of
drawings or additional information.
• The results of our examination will determine
whether the meter will be repaired free of charge or
on an at-cost basis.
᭿ The guarantee will not apply in the following
cases:
• Damage due to negligence or insufficient mainte-
nance on the part of the customer.
• Problems or damage resulting from handling,
operation or storage that violates the intended use
and specifications.
• Problems that result from using or performing
maintenance on the instrument in a location that
does not comply with the installation location
specified by Yokogawa.
• Problems or damage resulting from repairs or
modifications not performed by Yokogawa or
someone authorized by Yokogawa.
• Problems or damage resulting from inappropriate
reinstallation after delivery.
• Problems or damage resulting from disasters such as
fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, or lightning strikes
and external causes.
᭿ Trademarks:
ADMAG, AXF and ADMAG AXF are registered
trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
Company names and product names used in this
material are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
1.3 Combination Remote
Converters
IMPORTANT
• The AXF remote flowtube (size 2.5 (0.1 in.) to
400 mm (16 in.)) should be used in combina-
tion with one of the following converters:
- AXFA11 remote converter
- AXFA14 remote converter
Contact Yokogawa before using it in combina-
tion with converters other than those listed
above.
• The AXF remote flowtube (size 500 (20 in.) to
2600 mm (104 in.)) should be used in combina-
tion with AXFA11 remote converter.
Contact Yokogawa before using it in combina-
tion with converters other than AXFA11.
• In case of TIIS Flameproof type, a remote
flowtube is available for combined use with the
AXFA14 remote converter only.
• If the converter combined with the AXF mag-
netic flowmeter’s remote flowtube is changed
from the AXFA11 to AXFA14 or vice versa, the
meter factor of the remote flowtube must be
readjusted according to its flow calibration.