Safety instructions
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2.1
General safety instructions
The connectivity module conforms to the pertinent safety regulations according to IEC, VDE and
EN. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned environment,
please contact your service representative.
Battery
WARNING
Danger of explosion and the release of harmful substances!
Improper handling of lithium batteries can cause them to explode.
Explosion of the batteries and the released pollutants can cause severe physical injury and/or
represent a serious health risk. Used batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
Note the following when handling lithium batteries:
• Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.
• Do not solder at the cell body of the battery.
• Do not recharge the battery.
• Do not open the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not connect the battery with the incorrect polarity.
• Do not heat up the battery to over 100 °C.
• Protect the battery from direct solar radiation, humidity and condensation.
2.2
Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel may perform work on the connectivity module. For the purpose of this
documentation, qualified personnel is taken to mean people who fulfill the following
requirements:
• Through appropriate training and experience, they are able to recognize and avoid risks and
potential dangers in their particular field of activity.
• Those responsible have instructed them to carry out the work.
SIMOTICS CONNECT 400
Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E50161952B AE
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