Safety Precautions; Intended Use; Explosion Protection; Personnel Qualification - Sartorius PMA.Vision VIS1X Notice D'installation

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Safety Precautions

2.1

Intended Use

This scale is used for mixing colors and paints. The scale is
always connected to the ex-link converter YCO16-Z installed
outside of the potentially explosive area at all times using
only the link cable supplied. The scale can be used in
potentially explosive areas in Zone 1. Appropriate containers
must be used for loading each type of material.
The scale is controlled via the operating display. Formulas can
be written into the scale using a web application via a tablet,
smartphone, or PC. The PC is connected to the ex-link
converter installed outside of the potentially explosive area
either via a network or directly via an Ethernet cable.
The device may only be used indoors.
Only use the device with the equipment and under the
operating conditions described in the Technical Data.
Do not modify the device or make any technical changes.
These instructions are part of the device. The device is
intended exclusively for use in accordance with these
instructions.
Any further use beyond this is considered improper. If the
device is not used properly: The protective systems of the
device may be impaired. This can lead to personal injury and
property damage.
In the event of use in systems and ambient conditions which
have greater safety requirements, you must observe the
requirements and provisions applicable in your country.
Operating Conditions for the Device
The device may only be used indoors.
The device may only be used with the equipment and under
the operating conditions described in the Technical Data
section of these instructions.
You may not modify the device or make any technical
changes on your own. Any retrofitting or technical changes to
the device are only permitted with prior written permission
from Sartorius.
Do not expose the device or accessories supplied by Sartorius
to extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical vapors,
moisture, shock, vibrations, or strong electromagnetic fields.
Observe the operating conditions described in the Technical
Data section.
The casing on all connection cables between the devices as
well as on the wires inside the device housing is made of PVC.
Chemicals that corrode this material must be kept away from
these cables.
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2.2

Explosion Protection

If the device is used outside the Federal Republic of Germany,
the relevant national electrical codes and safety regulations
must be observed. Ask your dealer or Sartorius Service about
the guidelines that apply in their country.
Use within the Scope of Validity of the European ATEX
Directive:
− In accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU, the model in the
VIS1X series is a Category 2 device, suitable for use in Zone
1 potentially explosive areas.
− The ex-link converter YCO16-Z is an associated electrical
apparatus that can only be installed outside of the
potentially explosive area.
− Refer to the EU type examination certificates from
page 73 for the device ID codes. Please observe the
safety instructions in drawing 2003810 from page 73.
Use in Canada and the USA:
− The intrinsically safe scales in the VIS1X model series are
suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 and Class I, Zone 1.
− The ex-link converter YCO16-Z is an associated electrical
apparatus that can only be installed outside of the
potentially explosive area.
− Please observe Certificates of Compliance 3055566 as well
as Control Drawing 2003809 from page 73.
Use in Australia/New Zealand:
Please observe IECEx Certificate of Conformity IECEx FME
15.0007X and Safety Instructions 2003810 from page 73.
2.3

Personnel Qualification

These instructions are addressed to the target groups
mentioned below. All persons working on the device must
possess the stated knowledge and authorizations.
If no qualifications are indicated for the actions described in
these instructions: The actions described are addressed to the
"User" target group.
If individual actions must be carried out by other target
groups or by Sartorius Service personnel: The qualification
required will be indicated in the description of the action.