For Your Safety
Note on explosion protection (USA and Canada only)
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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.
The HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) of the TXF family are used to control, operate and mon-
itor machine processes. Due to the IP67 protection class, the devices are suitable for installation
on the machine.
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
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 only meets the EMC requirements for industrial areas and is not suitable for use
in residential areas.
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Do not open the devices under voltage.
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The device is intended for use on a flat surface of a type 1 or 12 or 4X enclosure or equivalent
(e. g. mounting flange TXF-MT-…).
3.3
Note on explosion protection (USA and Canada only)
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The device is approved for operation in hazardous areas only in the USA and Canada and
does not have ATEX approval.
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The device is suitable for the use in Class 1, Division 2, groups A, B, C and D hazardous
locations or for the use in non-hazardous locations.
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Use only components that meet Class 1, Division 2 certification.
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Do not disconnect the device in an ignitable atmosphere when energized.
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This equipment is a type 12, 4X and 1 device and is meant to be installed through the wall of
an enclosure (e. g. mounting flange TXF-MT-…).
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The connection level of the device must only be accessible by means of a tool.
