Safety instructions
1.2 Additional safety instructions
SINAMICS CONNECT
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Operating Instructions, 10/2018, A5E45421408
1.2
Additional safety instructions
1.2.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Life-threatening voltages due to use of an open control cabinet
When you install the device in a control cabinet, some areas or components in the open
control cabinet may be carrying life-threatening voltages, which may result in death or
serious injury.
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Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
System expansions
NOTICE
Lost approval for an "Open Type" device due to incorrect use
For an "Open Type" device, approval is lost and the protection associated with it may be
impaired if the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
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Use a UL61010-2-201 conform enclosure for an "Open Type" device.
NOTICE
Invalid approvals due to certain modifications
The device approvals are voided if the following modifications are made:
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The enclosure was physically modified, for example, openings were created to make
LEDs on a plug-in card in the device visible.
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Cables are routed from the inside out of the device or from the outside into the device,
for example, to connect sensors or displays.
Recommendation:
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Submit the device for approval again after modifications are made.
Note
Unauthorized changes due to administrator accounts without protection
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Ensure there are adequate safeguards for protecting the administrator accounts to
prevent unauthorized changes.
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Use secure passwords and a standard user account for normal operation.
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Other measures, such as the use of security policies, should be applied as needed.