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4 Mounting
VEGABAR 81 • 4 … 20 mA/HART
45018-EN-131010
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2
Fig. 4: Temperature ranges
1 Process temperature
2 Ambient temperature
4.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation
Ventilation and pressure compensation are carried out with VE-
GABAR81viaalterelement.Itisairpermeableandmoisture-
blocking.
Caution:
Thelterelementcausesatime-delayedpressurecompensation.
When quickly opening/closing the housing cover, the measured value
can change for approx. 5 s by up to 15 mbar.
Foreectiveventilation,thelterelementmustalwaysbefreeof
buildup.
Caution:
Donotuseahigh-pressurecleaner.Thelterelementcouldbedam-
aged, which would allow moisture into the housing.
Thefollowingparagraphsdescribehowthelterelementisarranged
inthedierentinstrumentversions.
Thelterelementismountedintotheelectronicshousing.Ithasthe
following functions:
•
Ventilation electronics housing
•
Atmospheric pressure compensation (with relative pressure meas-
uring ranges)
Filter elements
Instruments in non-Ex,
Ex-ia and Ex-d-ia version
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