Setra 550 Operating Manual

Installation Guide

MODEL 550

Low Range Pressure Measuring Transducers

560550-0092

Rev A

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products for these industries:

Industrial

HVAC

Test & Measurement

Barometric

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Please Note: Ranges above 7 psi are designed and manufactured in accordance with sound

engineering practice as defined by the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and must not be used as
a “safety accessory” as defined by the Pressure Equipment Directive, Article 1, Paragraph 2.1.3.

Ranges below 7 psi are exempt from the Pressure Equipment Directive. The CE Mark on the unit does
not relate to the Pressure Equipment Directive.

INTRODUCTION

Series 550 are low range fluid pressure measuring transducers in which a ceramic capacitive sensor is
used to convert fluid pressures into a proportional electrical signal. These instruments are suitable for
long, continuous arduous service when operated within the published specifications.

Series 550 conform with the essential protection requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
amended by certified type testing to EN 50082-2 and EN 60081-1.

Conformity with the requirements of the CE mark only applies when the installation
conditions described in these instructions have been met. For units supplied without
a cable assembly connection to the transducer must be accomplished using Setra
Systems approved cable. see APPROVED CABLE section.

All instruments conform to the appropriate specifications and/or drawings applicable and have been
subjected to relevant strict quality control procedures.

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

The Consumer Protection Act of 1987, Section 6 of the Heath and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 require that we advise recipients and
users of our products of any potential hazards associated with their storage. Handling or use.

The products which our Company supplies may be classified as Electrical, Electro-Mechanical and
Electronic equipment.

These products are tested and supplied in accordance with our published specifications or individual
special requirements that are agreed in writing at time of order. They are constructed so as not to affect
adversely the safety of persons and property when properly installed, maintained and used by qualified
personnel, in the applications for which they were designed and manufactured

ACTION ON RECEIPT

* Check details on Calibration Certificate agree with data etched on transducer body.
* Check accessories supplied include:

Calibration Certificate (or QA Certificate)
Seal, Dowty Bonded (where applicable)
Mating Connector (where applicable)