Eaton HMi VU Series, Instruction Leaflet

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HMi
VU Series Instruction Leaflet
Safety Precautions Preface
Thank you for purchasing Eaton’s
HMi
VU
series operator interface. This quick start
guide will be helpful in the installation, wiring
and inspection of your Eaton operator
interface. Before using the product, please
read this quick start guide to ensure correct
use. You should thoroughly understand all
safety precautions before proceeding with the
installation, wiring and operation. Please
observe the following precautions:
 Install the product in a clean and dry
location free from corrosive and
flammable gases or liquids.
 Ensure that all wiring instructions and
recommendations are followed.
 Ensure that the operator interface is
correctly connected to a ground. The
grounding method must comply with
the electrical standard for the country
of final installation (NFPA 70: National
Electrical Code, 2005 Ed).
 Do not modify or remove wiring when
power is applied to the operator
interface.
 Do not touch the power supply during
operation or it may cause electric
shock.
 For the information on HMiSoft
installation and use, please refer to
the HMiSoft manual at
www.eaton.com/oi .
If you have any questions during operation,
please contact an authorized local distributor
or Eaton sales representative. The content of
this quick start guide may be revised without
notice. Please consult an authorized
distributor or download the most up to date
version at
www.eaton.com/oi .
Carefully note and observe the following
safety precautions when receiving, inspecting,
installing, operating, maintaining and
troubleshooting. The following words,
DANGER, WARNING and STOP are used to
mark safety precautions when using Eaton’s
operator interface. Failure to observe these
precautions may void the warranty!
Installation

Do not install the product in a
location that is outside the stated
specification for the operator
interface. Failure to observe this
caution may result in an electric
shock or fire hazard as well as
damage to the unit.

Do not install the product in a
location where temperatures will
exceed specification for the
operator interface. Failure to
observe this caution may result in
abnormal operation or damage the
product.

Please note that this equipment
has obtained EMC registration for
commercial use. In the event that
it has been mistakenly sold or
purchased, please exchange it for
equipment certified for home use.

Do not use this product as an
alarm device for disaster early
warning systems nor as a system
emergency stop as it may result in
personal injury and equipment
damage.
Wiring

Connect the ground terminals to a
class-3 ground (Ground resistance
should not exceed 100
Ω ).
Improper grounding may result in
communication error, equipment
damage, and electric shock or fire.
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