Vega VEGAPULS WL 61 Quick Setup Manual - page 4
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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus
47097-EN-170126
1.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefulfilsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUguide-
lines.ByaffixingtheCEmarking,weconfirmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these guidelines.
YoucanfindtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
1.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardinfieldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefulfilstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
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NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
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NE53–Compatibilityoffielddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
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NE107-Self-monitoringanddiagnosisoffielddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.7 Radio licenses for Europe
VEGAPULS WL 61
The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the har-
monizedstandards:
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EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
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EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided these standards
have been implemented.
For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befulfilled:
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The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials
•
Flanges,processfittingsandmountingaccessoriesmustensure
the microwave impermeability of the vessel and not let the radar
signal escape to the outside
•
Ifnecessary,existingviewingwindowsinthevesselmustbe
coated with a microwave impermeable material (e.g. electrically
conductive coating)
•
Manholesandflangesonthevesselmustbeclosedandsealedto
avoid penetration of the radar signal
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The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel
with antenna orientation downward
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The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropri-
atelyqualifiedstaff