Vega VEGABAR 82 Operating Instructions Manual

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134 MountingVEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA45027-EN-1310104 Mounting4.1 General instructions to use the instrumentMake sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process aresuitable for the existing process conditions.These are mainly:• Active measuring component• Process fitting• Process sealProcess conditions are particularly:• Process pressure• Process temperature• Chemical properties of the medium• Abrasion and mechanical influencesYou can find the specifications of the process conditions in chapter"Technical data" as well as on the nameplate.Protect your instrument further through the following measuresagainst moisture penetration:• Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connecting to powersupply")• Tighten the cable gland• Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable glandThis applies particularly to:• Outdoor mounting• Installations in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. throughcleaning processes)• Installations on cooled or heated vesselsOn instruments with process fitting thread, the hexagon must be tight-ened with a suitable screwdriver. Wrench size see chapter "Dimen-sions".Warning:The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applyingtightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.In case of strong vibrations at the mounting location, the instrumentversion with external housing should be used. See chapter "Externalhousing".Higher process temperatures often mean also higher ambienttemperatures. Make sure that the upper temperature limits stated inchapter "Technical data" for the environment of the electronics hous-ing and connection cable are not exceeded.Suitability for the processconditionsProtection against mois-tureScrewing inVibrationsTemperature limits