Guidelines for safe use in hazardous conditions - HMT370EX

HMT370EX User Guide

Document code
M212305EN
Revision
E
Language
English
Product
HMT370EX
Document type
User guide

HMT370EX Series parts overview

Figure 1. HMT370EX parts overview

HMT370EX Series transmitters consist of 3 main parts: the transmitter body, a detachable probe body, and a probe head attached to the probe body, either directly or using a cable. Figure 1 shows the main parts.

1
Probe heads
1a
Probe head filters
2
Probe body
3
Transmitter body
CAUTION Removing or modifying parts is not permitted. Modifications carried out by the user can impair the Ex protection of the device or otherwise damage the device.

The different probe head variants are designed for a range of applications, and have their own specifications. Ensure that the transmitter body, probe body, and probe head are each placed in an environment that matches the specification of the part. For allowed ambient temperature ranges, see Table 1.

Table 1. Allowed ambient temperature ranges
Equipment part Allowed ambient temperature range
Transmitter body -40 °C … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)
Probe body -40 °C … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)
Probe head HMP371

Temperature class T4:

-40 °C … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)

Probe head HMP373

Rubber cable version:

Temperature class T6:

-40 °C … +55 °C (-40 … +131 °F)

Temperature class T5:

-40 °C … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

FEP cable version:

Temperature class T6:

-40 °C … +55 °C (-40 … +131 °F)

Temperature class T5:

-40 °C … +100 °C (-40 … +212 °F)

Temperature class T4:

-40 °C … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)

Probe heads HMP374, HMP375, HMP377, HMP378, HMP378F, and HMP378H

Temperature class T6:

-70 °C … +55 °C (-94 … +131 °F)

Temperature class T5:

-70 °C … +100 °C (-94 … +212 °F)

Temperature class T4:

-70 °C … +135 °C (-94 … +275 °F)

Temperature class T3:

-70 °C … +180 °C (-94 … +356 °F)

Ingress protection

The IP rating of the transmitter depends on whether the probe body is connected to the transmitter body.
IP rating when the probe body is connected to the transmitter body IP66
IP rating when the probe body is detached from the transmitter body IP54