Belden HIRSCHMANN OCTOPUS OS3, User Manual

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Installation OCTOPUS OS3
Release 03 08/2020
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Qualification requirements for personnel
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Only allow qualified personnel to work on the device.
Qualified personnel have the following characteristics:
 Qualified personnel are properly trained. Training as well as practical
knowledge and experience make up their qualifications. This is the
prerequisite for grounding and labeling circuits, devices, and systems
in accordance with current standards in safety technology.
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Qualified personnel are aware of the dangers that exist in their work.
 Qualified personnel are familiar with appropriate measures against
these hazards in order to reduce the risk for themselves and others.
 Qualified personnel receive training on a regular basis.
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Installation site requirements
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Verify that there is at least 4 in (10 cm) of space above and below the
device.
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Install this device solely in an operating site with restricted access, to
which maintenance staff have exclusive access. Install the device in
such a way that it is protected against mechanical forces in the area of
the power supply.
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Exclusively install the device indoors.
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Exclusively mount the device on a suitable flat metal surface to ensure
adequate cooling of the device.
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Device casing
Only technicians authorized by the manufacturer are permitted to open
the casing.
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Never insert pointed objects (narrow screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the
device or into the connection terminals for electric conductors. Do not
touch the connection terminals.
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Keep the cooling fins free to ensure good air circulation.
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The surfaces of the device housing may become hot. Avoid touching
the device while it is operating.
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Devices starting with serial number 942258...0003..... are suitable for
degree of protection IP65/67.
You find the serial number of your device on the device label on top of
the device.
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To sustain the IP65/67 suitability for your device, seal all unused
connections and ports with the provided plastic protection screws. See
“Scope of delivery” on page 56 . See “Accessories” on page 57 in case
of an additional demand.
To sustain the IP65/67 suitability for your device, exclusively connect
components with degree of protection IP65/67.
The torque for tightening the protection screws on the device is 5.3 lb-
in (0.6 Nm).
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For the operation according to EN 45545-2 HL3: Seal all unused
connections exclusively with metal protection screws and plugs. The