Safety Instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
SIMATIC IPC1047E
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Operating Instructions, 03/2021, A5E50259546-AA
Battery
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries.
Explosion of the lithium batteries and the resulting release of harmful substances can cause
severe physical injury. Damaged batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
Note the following when handling lithium batteries:
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Replace used batteries in good time; see "Replacing the backup battery" in the section
"Device maintenance and repair".
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Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer. The article numbers can be found on the Internet: Replacement lithium
battery (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109772298
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Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge,
do not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C and
protect from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
Risk of lightning strikes
DANGER
Risk of lightning strikes
A lightning flash may enter the mains cables and data transmission cables and jump to a
person.
Death, serious injury and burns may result.
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Disconnect the device from the power supply in good time when a thunderstorm is
approaching.
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Do not touch power cables and data transmission cables during a thunderstorm.
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Keep a sufficient distance from electrical cables, distributors, systems, etc.
Avoiding functional restrictions
NOTICE
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified on the basis of the technical standards. In rare cases,
functional restrictions can occur during plant operation.
Validate the correct functioning of the plant to avoid functional restrictions.
