Vega VEGAPULS WL 61 Quick Setup Manual

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41 For your safetyVEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus47097-EN-1701261.5 EU conformityThe device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU guide-lines. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of theinstrument with these guidelines.You can find the EU conformity declaration on our website underwww.vega.com/downloads.1.6 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 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-ers• NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustmentcomponents• NE 107 - Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devicesFor further information see www.namur.de.1.7 Radio licenses for EuropeVEGAPULS WL 61The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the har-monized 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 these standardshave been implemented.For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions mustbe fulfilled:• The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vesselmade of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuatingmaterials• Flanges, process fittings and mounting accessories must ensurethe microwave impermeability of the vessel and not let the radarsignal escape to the outside• If necessary, existing viewing windows in the vessel must becoated with a microwave impermeable material (e.g. electricallyconductive coating)• Manholes and flanges on the vessel must be closed and sealed toavoid penetration of the radar signal• The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vesselwith antenna orientation downward• The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropri-ately qualified staff