Intelligent Operating Panel 2 (IOP-2)
Operating Instructions, 06/2020, FW V2.6, A5E39549448B AH
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Fundamental safety instructions
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2.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed
If the safety instructions and residual risks in the associated hardware documentation are
not observed, accidents involving severe injuries or death can occur.
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Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
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Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.
WARNING
Malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameter settings
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in
turn can lead to injuries or death.
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Protect the parameterization against unauthorized access.
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Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or
emergency off.
2.2
Warranty and liability for application examples
Application examples are not binding and do not claim to be complete regarding
configuration, equipment or any eventuality which may arise. Application examples do not
represent specific customer solutions, but are only intended to provide support for typical
tasks.
As the user you yourself are responsible for ensuring that the products described are
operated correctly. Application examples do not relieve you of your responsibility for safe
handling when using, installing, operating and maintaining the equipment.
2.3
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.