General information / 2. safety, Safety – WIKA TR12-M Benutzerhandbuch
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1. General information / 2. Safety
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WIKA operating instructions models TR12, TC12
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Information
... points out useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient and
trouble-free operation.
DANGER!
...identifies hazards caused by electric power. Should the safety instructions not
be observed, there is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
WARNING!
... indicates a potentially dangerous situation in the hazardous area that can
result in serious injury or death, if not avoided.
WARNING!
... indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can result in burns, caused by
hot surfaces or liquids, if not avoided.
Abbreviations
RTD
“Resistance Temperature Detector”; resistance thermometer
TC
“Thermocouple”; thermocouple
2. Safety
WARNING!
Before installation, commissioning and operation, ensure that the appropriate
thermometer has been selected in terms of measuring range, design and
specific measuring conditions.
Non-observance can result in serious injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Further important safety instructions can be found in the individual chapters of
these operating instructions.
2.1 Intended use
These resistance thermometers and thermocouples are used for temperature measurement
in industrial applications. They can be combined with a large number of thermowell designs.
The replaceable, centrically spring-loaded measuring insert and its extended spring travel
enable combination with the widest range of connection head designs.