Microtronics myDatalogNANO Ex, User Manual

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4.5.3 Safety and preventative measures for handling GSM/GPRS modems
Observe the following safety and preventative measures during all phases of installation, operation,
maintenance or repair of a GSM/GPRS modem. The manufacturer shall not be held liable if the
customer disregards these preventative measures.
CAUTION:
The GSM/GPRS modem connection may not be used in hazardous environments.
No guarantee of any kind, whether implicit or explicit, is given by the manufacturer and its
suppliers for the use with high risk activities.
In addition to the following safety considerations, all directives of the country in which the device is
installed must be complied with.
Important note: No liability shall be assumed at any time and under no condition for the
connection via a GSM/GPRS modem for whose use radio signals and networks are utilized,
The GSM/GPRS modem must be switched on and be operated in an area where sufficient
signal strength is present.
4.5.3.1 Safety and precautionary measures for the installation of the GSM/GPRS modem
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This device must only be installed by a trained technician who applies the recognised
installation practices for a radio frequency transmitter including the correct grounding of
external antennas.
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The device must not be operated in hospitals and/or in the vicinity of medical equipment such
as heart pacemakers or hearing aids.
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The device must not be operated in highly flammable areas such as petrol filling stations, fuel
storage sites, chemical factories and explosion sites.
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The device must not be operated in the vicinity of flammable gases, vapours or dusts.
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The device must not be subjected to strong vibrations or impacts.
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The GSM/GPRS modem can cause interferences if it is located in the vicinity of television sets,
radios or computers.
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Do not open the GSM/GPRS modem. Any modification to the equipment is prohibited and will
result in the operating licence being revoked.
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The use of GSM services (SMS messages/data communication/GPRS, etc.) may incur additional
costs. The user is solely responsible for any resulting damages and costs.
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Do not install the device in any other way to the one described in the operating instructions.
Improper use will invalidate the warranty.
4.5.3.2 Safety measures for installing the antenna
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Only use antennas that are recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.
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The antenna must be installed at a distance of at least 20 cm from individuals.
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The antenna must not be extended outside protected buildings and must be protected against
lightning strikes.
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The voltage supply must be switched off before replacing the antenna.
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