USER HANDBOOK 1.0 | DC2115, ET2115
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1.5. Duty of care
The user or processor (OEM) must ensure the following:
The device must only be used according to regulations.
The device must only be used in good working order.
The user handbook must always be kept legible and fully available.
Only sufficiently qualified and authorised personnel may carry out the assembly, installation, start-up
and maintenance of the device.
This authorised personnel must receive regular training on all relevant occupational health and safety
and environmental protection issues and must be fully familiar with the content of this user handbook,
particularly the sections regarding safety features.
Any markings or identification labels and safety and warning signs on the device must not be removed
and must be kept legible at all times.
The national and international regulations regarding the operating of machinery and facilities where
the device is being used must be observed at all times.
The user must always be kept abreast of any current relevant information regarding the device and its
use or operation.
1.6. Intended use
The device is part of a modular automation system for industrial control applications within the medium to
high performance range. It extends the communications capabilities to include EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus
and others.
The automation system is designed for use within overvoltage category I (IEC 364-4-443) systems for con-
trolling and regulating machinery and industrial processes in low-voltage installations in accordance with the
following general parameters:
maximum rated supply voltage of 1,000 V AC (50/60 Hz) or 1,500 V DC
for use in maximum category 2 pollution environment (EN 60950)
for use up to a maximum altitude of 2,000 m above msn.
for indoor use only in areas not exposed to direct UV radiation
Max. Ambient temperature inside and outside the control cabinet in accordance with the technical da-
ta (see “Technical Data“)
Qualified project planning and design, proper transport, storage, installation, use and careful maintenance
are essential to the flawless and safe operation of the automation system.
The automation system may only be used within the scope of the data and applications specified in this doc-
umentation and associated user manuals.
The automation system must only be used:
as intended
in a technically perfect condition
without any unauthorised modifications
by qualified users
Observe the rules of the employer’s liability insurance association, the technical inspectorate, and the
VDE (Association of German Electrical Engineers) or corresponding country regulations.
