Safety Instructions
● When working with the CAN-T-Connector follow the instructions below and read the manual carefully
to protect yourself from injury and the CAN-T-Connector from damage.
● The device is a built-in component. It is essential to ensure that the device is mounted in a way that
cannot lead to endangering or injury of persons or damage to objects.
● Do not use damaged or defective cables to connect the CAN-T-Connector and follow the CAN wiring
hints in chapter: "Correct Wiring of Electrically Isolated CAN Networks".
● In case of damages to the device, which might affect safety, appropriate and immediate measures
must be taken, that exclude an endangerment of persons and domestic animals and property.
● Current circuits which are connected to the device have to be sufficiently protected against
hazardous voltage (SELV according to EN 60950-1).
● The CAN-T-Connector may only be driven by power supply current circuits, that are contact
protected.
A power supply, that provides a safety extra-low voltage (SELV) according to EN 60950-1, complies
with this conditions.
● The device has to be securely installed before commissioning.
● Protect the CAN-T-Connector from dust, moisture and steam.
● Protect the CAN-T-Connector from shocks and vibrations.
● The CAN-T-Connector may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation
around the CAN-T-Connector and use care when handling.
● Do not operate the CAN-T-Connector adjacent to heat sources and do not expose it to unnecessary
thermal radiation.
Qualified Personnel
This documentation is directed exclusively towards personnel qualified in control and automation
engineering. The installation and commissioning of the product may only be carried out by qualified
personnel, which is authorized to put devices, systems and electric circuits into operation according to
the applicable national standards of safety engineering.
Intended Use
The intended use of the CAN-T-Connector is the connection of modules to a bus system e.g. CAN.
The guarantee given by esd does not cover damages which result from improper use, usage not in
accordance with regulations or disregard of safety instructions and warnings.
● The CAN-T-Connector is intended for indoor use only.
● The operation of the CAN-T-Connector in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially explosive
materials is not permitted.
● The operation of the CAN-T-Connector for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The CAN-T-Connector does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The CAN-T-
Connector does not require any manual configuration of the hardware. Unauthorized intervention in the
device voids warranty claims.
Disposal
Devices which have become defective in the long run have to be disposed in an appropriate way or
have to be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. Please, make a contribution to
environmental protection.
CAN-T-Connector
Manual • Doc. No.: C.1311.21 / Rev. 1.3
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