ProLine P16800
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1 Safety
This document contains important instructions for the use of the product. Always follow all
instructions and operate the product with caution. If you have any questions, please contact Knick
Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG (sometimes hereafter referred to as "Knick") using the
information provided on the back page of this document.
1.1 Intended Use
The P16800 speed signal doubler detects pulses from speed sensors and transmits them, electrically
isolated from each other, to the output with the specified characteristics. The inputs on the P16800
process the sensor signals without interaction.
The product is suitable for use in rolling stock and in industrial applications.
The speed signal doubler can be used in the following areas of application:
• decoupling and doubling speed sensor signals
• providing galvanically isolated and thus independent speed signals for ATP systems, door control
systems, electronic journey registration, and other systems requiring route/time or speed informa-
tion
• speed/velocity measurements om rolling stock
• industrial applications with speed signals
All references to “device,” “product,” or P16800 refer to the various versions of the speed signal doubler.
The nameplates on the products clearly specify the product properties.
USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN INSTALLING, USING, OR OTHERWISE INTERACTING WITH THE PRODUCT.
ANY USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN IS PROHIBITED, AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH, AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. THE OPERATING COMPANY SHALL BE SOLELY
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF AN UNINTENDED USE OF THE
PRODUCT.
1.2 Personnel Requirements
The operating company shall ensure that any personnel using or otherwise interacting with the
product is adequately trained and has been properly instructed.
The operating company shall comply and cause its personnel to comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, codes, ordinances and relevant industry qualification standards related to product. Failure
to comply with the foregoing shall constitute a violation of operating company’s obligations concern-
ing the product, including but not limited to an unintended use as described in this document.
1.3 Residual Risks
Note the different levels of functional safety depending on the selected product variant.
The product has been developed and manufactured in accordance with generally accepted safety
rules and regulations, as well as an internal risk assessment. Despite the foregoing, the product may
among others bear the following risks:
Environmental Influences
The effects of moisture, corrosion and ambient temperature as well as high voltages and transient
overvoltages may affect the safe operation of the product. Observe the following instructions:
• Only operate the P16800 in compliance with the stated operating conditions.
