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Safety information
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GK7000 / GK7600
1 Safety information
Appropriate use
The GK7000 / GK7600 with its connected amplifiers must only be used for
measurement tasks and directly associated control tasks. Use for any purpose
other than the above shall be deemed to be inappropriate.
In the interests of safety, the device should only be operated as described in
the Operating Manual. It is also essential to observe the appropriate legal and
safety regulations for the application concerned during use. The same applies
to the use of accessories.
Each time, before starting up the equipment, you must first run a project plan­
ning and risk analysis that takes into account all the safety aspects of automa­
tion technology. This particularly concerns personal and machine protection.
Additional safety precautions must be taken in plants where malfunctions could
cause major damage, loss of data or even personal injury. In the event of a
fault, these precautions establish safe operating conditions.
This can be done, for example, by mechanical interlocking, error signaling, limit
value switches, etc.
General dangers of failing to follow the safety instructions
The GK7000 / GK7600 is a state of the art unit and as such is fail‐safe. The
device may give rise to further dangers if it is inappropriately installed and
operated by untrained personnel.
Any person instructed to carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance or
repair of the device must have read and understood the Operating Manual and
in particular the technical safety instructions.
Conditions on site
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Protect the module from direct contact with water.
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Protect the GK7000 / GK7600 from moisture or weather conditions such as
rain, snow, etc. The protection class under the IP standard DIN EN 60 529,
is IP52/IP20.
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Do not expose the module to direct sunlight.