Safety Information
2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600 system
SIMATIC RF600
System Manual, 06/2019, J31069-D0171-U001-A22-7618
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2.2
Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for
modifications to the RF600 system
Always observe the following general safety instructions before selecting a component from
a different vendor:
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for functional suitability or legal implications for
the installation of third-party components.
Note
Alterations not permitted
Alterations to the devices are not permitted. If this is not adhered to, the radio approvals, the
relevant country approvals (e.g. CE or FCC) and the manufacturer's guarantee are
invalidated.
Modifications to the SIMATIC RF600 system
NOTICE
Damage to the system
If you install unsuitable or unapproved extensions, you may damage the system or violate
the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression.
Contact your technical customer service or where you purchased your device to find out
which system expansions are suitable for installation.
NOTICE
Loss of warranty
If you cause defects on the SIMATIC RF600 system by improperly installing or exchanging
system expansions, the warranty becomes void.
Note
Loss of validity for type tests and certificates
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. When using RFID components that do not belong to the RF600 range of
products, all type tests as well as all certificates relevant to the RF600, such as CE, FCC,
UL, CSA are invalidated.