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2 Safety
2.1 Installation and
Startup
Attention!
Installation and startup are to be performed by trained technical personnel only.
Skilled specialists are people who are familiar with the work such as installation
and the operation of the product and have the necessary qualifications for these
tasks. Any damage resulting from unauthorized tampering or improper use shall
void warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer. The operator is
responsible for ensuring that the valid safety and accident prevention regulations
are observed in specific individual cases.
2.2 General Safety
Notes
Commissioning and inspection
The operating company shall be responsible for observance of locally applicable safety
regulations.
Before commissioning, carefully read the User's Guide.
The system must not be used in applications in which the safety of persons depends on the
function of the device.
Intended use
Warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer shall be rendered void by damage
from:
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Unauthorized tampering
•
Improper use
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Use, installation or handling contrary to the instructions provided in this
User's Guide.
Obligations of the owner/operator
The device is a piece of equipment in accordance with EMC Class A. Such equipment may
generate RF noise. The owner/operator must take appropriate precautionary measures
against this for its use. The device may be used only with a power supply approved for this.
Only approved cables may be connected.
Malfunctions
In the event of defects and device malfunctions that cannot be rectified, the device must be
taken out of operation and protected against unauthorized use.
Dangerous
Voltage
Attention!
Before working on the device, switch off its power supply.
Proper Use
Attention!
Inductive coupling systems (BIC) are devices for contact-free energy and signal
transmission in industrial environments.
Use is particularly not allowed:
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In environments with explosive atmospheres,
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in application in which the safety of
people or machines can be affected by transmitted signals.
(Safety-related circuits).
2.3 Safety Notes
Caution!
Risk of burning on hot surfaces! The sensing surface heats up even under normal
operating conditions. Keep hands and objects away from the sensing surface.
Metallic objects are not permitted in the in the zones defined by A and B or
between the sensing surfaces of the Base and Remote. Fire hazard!
