User advice and safety instructions
PROFIBUS manual
Version FELD-V2002.02
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1.
User advice and safety instructions
1.1 Important
information
It is essential that you read this chapter to ensure safe handling of electrical
equipment.
This operating manual contains important information for proper use of our
equipment with the PROFIBUS. It has been written for personnel who are
qualified and trained in the handling of electrical equipment.
Qualified and trained personnel are people who satisfy at least one of the
following three requirements:
•
You are familiar with the safety designs used in automation
engineering, and understand how to deal with them in your capacity
as configuration engineer.
•
You are an operator of automation systems and have been instructed
in how to handle the system. You are familiar with the operation of
the equipment described in this documentation.
•
You are a commissioning or service engineer and have successfully
completed a training course qualifying you to repair automation
systems. In addition you are authorized to commission, ground and
label circuits and equipment in accordance with safety engineering
standards.
1.2 Proper use of the equipment
The equipment described in this manual must only be used for the
applications intended in this manual.
burster equipment is supplied from the factory with a permanent hardware
and software configuration. Changes can only be made according to the
options documented in the manuals. Any other changes to the hardware or
software, or improper use, exempt the burster company from the warranty
and liability. Please contact our sales office if you require a modified or new
hardware or software configuration.
Proper transportation, storage, installation and assembly plus careful
operation and maintenance are essential for trouble-free and safe operation of
the equipment.