For your safety
General safety notes
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For your safety
The product is designed according to state-of-the-art technology. However, residual risks still
exist. Observe the following warnings and safety notices to prevent damage to persons and
property. Turck accepts no liability for damage caused by failure to observe these warning and
safety notices.
3.1
Intended use
The block module TBIL-L…-16DXP-AUX is an IO-Link device (Class A) and serves as I/O hub
between field devices (sensors and actuators) and the IO-Link master. The hub has 16 I/O chan-
nels. Each I/O channel can be used as either a digital input or output without additional config-
uration. The device is designed in IP65/IP67/IP69K and can be mounted directly in the field.
The devices can also be used in safety applications up to Performance Level d (according to
ISO 13849) and SIL 2 (according to IEC 61508) [
The devices may only be used as described in these instructions. Any other use is not in accord-
ance with the intended use. Turck accepts no liability for any resulting damage.
3.2
Notes on the use in safety-related applications
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For the use in safety applications: Observe chapter “Using the device in safety applications”.
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The device is part of a safety-related overall system. The overall system must always be eval-
uated as a whole with regard to the requirements of EN IEC 61508 and EN ISO 13849-1.
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The devices are not specified for a certain application. Make sure that application-specific as-
pects are considered.
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Replace the devices before the expiration of the permissible duration of use (see ”Safety
characteristic data for the galvanic isolation”).
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If there is a fault, e.g. a defective housing, do not use the device.
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During operation, surface temperatures may occur that could cause burns if touched.
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Perform a function test every 12 months.
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The devices must not be repaired. If problems occur with regard to functional safety, notify
Turck immediately and return the devices immediately to:
Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG
Witzlebenstraße 7
45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Germany
3.3
General safety notes
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The device may only be assembled, installed, operated, parameterized and maintained by
professionally-trained personnel.
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The device may only be used in accordance with applicable national and international regu-
lations, standards and laws.
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The device meets the EMC requirements for industrial areas. When used in residential areas,
take measures to avoid radio interference.
