ETAS
Basic Safety Notices
ES411.1 - User Guide
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Requirements for the technical state of the product
The product is designed in accordance with state-of-the-art technology and
recognized safety rules. The product may be operated only in a technically flaw
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less condition and according to the intended purpose and with regard to safety
and dangers as stated in the respective product documentation. If the product
is not used according to its intended purpose, the protection of the product
may be impaired.
Requirements for operation
• Use the product only according to the specifications in the correspond
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ing User's Guide. With any deviating operation, the product safety is no
longer ensured.
• Observe the requirements on the ambient conditions.
• Do not use the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Electrical safety and power supply
• Observe the regulations applicable at the operating location concerning
electrical safety as well as the laws and regulations concerning work
safety!
• Connect only current circuits with safety extra-low voltage in accordance
with EN 61140 (degree of protection III) to the connections of the mod
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ule.
• Ensure the compliance with the connection and adjustment values (see
the information in the chapter "Technical Data").
• Do not apply any voltages to the connections of the module that do not
correspond to the specifications of the respective connection.
Power supply
• The power supply for the product must be safely disconnected from the
supply voltage. For example, use a car battery or a suitable lab power
supply.
• Use exclusively lab power supplies with double protection to the supply
system (with double insulation / with reinforced insulation (DI/ RI)).
• The lab power supply must be approved for an operating altitude of
5,000 m and for an ambient temperature of up to 120 °C.
• For normal operation of the modules as well as for very long standby
operation, it is possible that the vehicle battery will be drained.
Connection to the power supply
• The power cable may not be connected directly to the vehicle battery or
the lab power supply, but only via a suitable fuse.
• Ensure that the connections of the lab power supply, the power supply at
the module and the vehicle battery are easily accessible!
• Route the power cable in such a way that it is protected against abrasion,
damages, deformation and kinking. Do not place any objects on the
power cable!