It is also essential to follow the respective legal and safety regulations for
specific applications during use. The same applies to the use of accessories.
Additional safety precautions must be taken in setups where malfunctions could
cause major damage, loss of data or even personal injury.
Some examples of precautions are: mechanical interlocking, error signaling,
limit value switches, etc.
Maintenance and cleaning
The instrument is a maintenance
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free product. However, please note the
following information about cleaning the housing:
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Before cleaning, disconnect the instrument completely.
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Clean the housing with a soft, slightly damp (not wet!) cloth. Never use
solvents, since these could damage the housing or the labeling on the front
panel.
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When cleaning, ensure that no liquid gets into the housing or connections.
General dangers, failing to follow the safety instructions
This instrument is a state
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of
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the
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art device and as such is fail
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safe. Using this
instrument may be hazardous if it has been installed incorrectly and is operated
by untrained personnel. Any person assigned to install, maintain or repair the
unit or to put the unit into operation must have first read and understood the
user manual, particularly the technical safety instructions.
Residual risks
This instrument's scope of supply and performance covers only a small area of
measurement technology. In addition, equipment planners, installers and
operators should plan, implement and respond to the safety engineering
considerations of measurement technology in such a way as to minimize any
residual risks. Prevailing regulations must be complied with at all times. The
residual risks of the measurement technology must be referenced.
Conversions and modifications
Neither the design nor the safety features of this instrument may be modified
without our express prior written agreement. Any modification shall exclude all
liability on our part for any resultant damage. In particular, any repair or
soldering work on cards (replacement of components) is prohibited. When
exchanging complete units, use only original parts from HBM. The unit is
delivered from the factory with a fixed hardware and/or software configuration.
Changes should only be made within the possibilities documented in this
manual.
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