Vega VEGAPULS 69 Operating Instructions Manual

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62 For your safetyVEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol47252-EN-180627Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are inthe C, K or W band range. The low emission power is far below theinternationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the deviceposes no danger to health.2.5 EU conformityThe device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc-tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of theinstrument with these directives.You can find the EU conformity declaration on our website underwww.vega.com/downloads.2.6 NAMUR recommendationsNAMUR is the automation technology user association in the processindustry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations areaccepted as the standard in field instrumentation.The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom-mendations:• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment• NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustmentcomponents• NE 107 - Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devicesFor further information see www.namur.de.2.7 Radio license for EuropeThe instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-ing harmonized standards:• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar• EN 302729 - Level Probing RadarIt is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels incountries of the EU.Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respectivestandards have been implemented.For operation inside of closed vessels, points a to f in annex E ofEN 302372 must be fulfilled.For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions mustbe fulfilled:• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antennadirected vertically downward• The instrument may only be used outside closed vessels in theversion with G1½ or 1½ NPT thread with integrated horn antenna.• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radioastronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by theresponsible national approval authority• When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above theground.