Reference Manual
IP2048/RM, Rev AA
Section 5: Service and Troubleshooting
February 2015
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Section 5 Service and Troubleshooting
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 45
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 46
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 46
Engineering menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49
False echoes under certain ambient operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62
5.1 Safety messages
Procedures and instructions in this manual may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is
indicated by a caution symbol ( ). The external hot surface symbol ( ) is used when a surface
is hot and care must be taken to avoid possible burns. If there is a risk of an electrical shock the
( ) symbol is used. Refer to the safety messages listed at the beginning of each section before
performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury
Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the
protection provided by the equipment.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury
Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Before connecting a HART
®
-based communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make
sure the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury
Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
Any substitution of non-recognized parts may jeopardize safety. Repair, e.g. substitution of
components etc., may also jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.