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Safety information
TFX INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
6046279-001 March 2020
2.0 Safety information
This chapter contains important information on how to avoid
life-threatening situations and injuries and how to prevent
product damage.
2.1 Safety instructions
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DANGER
Failure of safety-related functions due to deficient
data transmission.
Severe injury or death.
The device operates using radio signals and is not
authorized for use in safety-related applications. Insufficient
mobile network availability, interference or malfunctions of
the device can cause faulty data transmission. Because of
this, data transmission can not be guaranteed at all times
and under all conditions.
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Never operate this device in machines or applications
where life depends on the fault-free operation of
this device.
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Never rely solely on wireless devices for
essential communications.
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The device is designed to be used in systems which
must be checked for conformity with the respective valid
legal requirements prior to putting into operation. The
integrator of the device is responsible for ensuring that
the final system complies with all regional regulations
and requirements.
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DANGER
Failure of communications systems in aircraft due to radio-
frequency energy.
Severe injury or death.
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Disconnect the power supply to the device before
entering the aircraft.
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Make sure the device cannot be switched on inside
the aircraft.
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Note the information in chapter Power management.
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DANGER
Danger of explosion due to the operation of electrical
equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Severe injury or death.
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Observe the applicable regulations and precautions for
potentially explosive areas.
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Do not mount the antenna in the close proximity of easily
ignited substances (e.g. fuel tanks) and insufficiently
shielded electronic devices.
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WARNING
Danger of interference with medical equipment caused
by radio frequency (RF) energy.
Severe injury or death.
Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
The functioning of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted
medical devices, and hearing aids can be affected if the
TFX is located too close to the medical devices.
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Observe the local regulations for use of mobile radio
devices in hospitals or other medical facilities. Disconnect
the power supply to the device when local regulations in
sensitive areas require that you do so.
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If you use a cardiac pacemaker or other medical device,
do not come within the close vicinity of the switched-on
TFX and its antenna.
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If in doubt about potential danger, contact a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical equipment to verify that
it is properly shielded.
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WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock!
Severe injury or death.
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Never use the device if you suspect damage to the
power supply unit or the device, or if there is visible
damage to the power supply unit or the device.
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WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock!
Severe injury or death.
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Never carry out repairs to the device yourself. Contact the
support service. The device does not contain any parts
that can be repaired or maintained by the user.
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WARNING
Overload damage due to malfunction.
Severe injury or death.
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To limit power in the event of malfunction, secure the DC
power supply circuit during installation with an external 2
A fuse.
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CAUTION
Health hazards of radio-frequency energy
Slight or medium injury.
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During operation, observe a distance of at least 20 cm
between the antennas and personnel.
