V01.00 | 2020/07
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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
These devices are designed solely for use in industrial areas.
TBPN-L5-4FDI-4FDX is a decentralized safety module for PROFIsafe. The module collects field
signals and forwards them safely to a PROFIsafe master. Thanks to an extended temperature
range from -40…+70 °C and IP67/IP69K protection, the module can be used directly on the ma-
chine.
The module serves for controlling signal devices as for example emergency stop buttons, posi-
tion switches or OSSDs which are used to ensure human, material or machine protection.
TBPN-L5-4FDI-4FDX can be used in the following applications:
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applications up to SIL 3 (according to IEC 61508)
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applications up to SIL CL3 (according to EN 62 061)
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applications up to Category 4 and Performance Level e (according to EN ISO 13 849-1)
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.
3.1.1
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The device is not suitable for:
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The use in explosive areas
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Outdoor use
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The permanent use in liquids
Modifications to the device
It is not permitted to modify the technical function or the construction of the device.
