General information
Power Panel T30 User's manual V1.42 - Translation of the original documentation
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1.2 Safety guidelines
Important!
If the device is not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the protection provided
by the device may be impaired.
1.2.1 Introduction
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), operating/monitoring devices (industrial PCs, Power Panels, Mobile Pan-
els, etc.) and uninterruptible power supplies from B&R have been designed, developed and manufactured for
conventional use in industrial environments. They were not designed, developed and manufactured for any use
involving serious risks or hazards that could lead to death, injury, serious physical impairment or loss of any kind
without the implementation of exceptionally stringent safety precautions. In particular, this includes the use of these
devices to monitor nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, in flight control or flight safety systems as well as in
the control of mass transportation systems, medical life support systems or weapons systems.
When using programmable logic controllers or operating/monitoring devices as control systems in connection with
a Soft PLC (e.g. Automation Runtime or comparable product) or Slot PLC (e.g. B&R LS251 or comparable product),
safety precautions relevant to industrial control systems (e.g. the provision of safety devices such as emergency
stop, etc.) must be observed in accordance with applicable national and international regulations. This also applies
to all other devices connected to the system, such as drives.
All tasks such as the installation, commissioning and servicing of devices are only permitted to be carried out by
qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are those familiar with the transport, mounting, installation, commissioning
and operation of devices who also have the appropriate qualifications to perform these tasks (e.g. IEC 60364).
National accident prevention regulations must be observed.
The safety notices, information about connection conditions (nameplate and documentation) and limit values spec-
ified in the technical data must be read carefully before installation and commissioning and are to be observed
in all cases.
1.2.2 Intended use
Electronic devices are never completely failsafe. If the programmable logic controller, operating/monitoring device
or uninterruptible power supply fails, the user is responsible for ensuring that other connected devices such as
motors are brought to a safe state.
1.2.3 Protection against electrostatic discharge
Electrical components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) must be handled accordingly.
1.2.3.1 Packaging
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Electrical components with a housing
...do not require special ESD packaging but must be handled properly (see
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Electrical components without a housing
...are protected by ESD-suitable packaging.
1.2.3.2 Guidelines for proper ESD handling
Electrical components with a housing
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Do not touch the connector contacts on the device (bus data contacts).
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Do not touch the connector contacts on connected cables.
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Do not touch the contact tips on circuit boards.
