ME12 series0 pages

Operating Instructions
ME12

Remotely configurable digital pressure transducer
ME12 # # # # # B # 9 V 0 0 R # # #
Gas explosion protection zone 2

Table of contents
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2
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4
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7
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9
10
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12
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Safety instructions
Intended applications
Product description and functions
Installation
Commissioning
Maintenance
Transport
Service
Accessories
Disposal
Technical specifications
Dimensioned drawings
Ordering code
Declaration of conformity

II 3 G
Ex nA IIC T4
-10 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ +60 °C

1
1.1

Safety instructions
General

*09005483*

*09005483* DB_BA_EN_ME12_R Rev.B 12/12

This manual contains detailed information about the
product and instructions for its installation,
operation and maintenance. Operators and other
technical personnel responsible for the equipment
must read this thoroughly before attempting to
install or operate this equipment. A copy of this
manual must always be kept accessible at the place
of work for reference by concerned personnel.
Chapter 1 (sections 1.2 through 1.7) contains
general as well as specific safety instructions.
Chapters 1 through 10, covering topics ranging
from intended purpose of the equipment to its final
disposal, also include important points relating to
safety. Overlooking or ignoring any of these safety
points can endanger humans and animals, and
possibly cause damage to other equipment.

1.2

Personnel qualification

Personnel responsible for installation, operation,
maintenance and inspection of this product must
have the qualifications, training and experience
necessary to carry out such work on this type of
equipment.

Qualified personnel are people who are able to
judge delegated work and possible dangers due to
technical education, proficiency and experiences
and especially by knowledge about the relevant
norms.
When working with explosion proof constructed instruments personnel needs to be educated or instructed resp. has the authorisation to work with
explosion proof instruments in explosion-hazardous
plants.

1.3

Risks of disregarding safety instructions

Disregarding safety instructions, use of this product
for purposes for which it is not intended, and/or operation of this product outside the limits specified for
any of its technical parameters, can result in harm
to persons, the environment, or the plant on which it
is installed. Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH
will not be responsible for consequences in such
circumstances.

1.4

Safety instructions for operators

Safety instructions for the proper use of this product
must be followed. This information must
be available at all times by personnel
responsible for installation, operation,