ETAS
Safety Information
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Safety Information
2.1
General Safety Information
Please observe the Product Safety Notices ("ETAS Safety Notice") and the following
safety notices to avoid health issues or damage to the device.
NOTE
Carefully read the documentation (Product Safety Advice and this User's Guide)
that belongs to the product prior to the startup.
ETAS GmbH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from improper handling,
unintended use or non-observance of the safety precautions.
2.2
Requirements for Users and Duties for Operators
The product may be assembled, operated and maintained only if you have the necessary
qualification and experience for this product. Incorrect operation or operation by users
without sufficient qualification may lead to injuries or death or property damages.
General Safety at Work
The existing regulations for safety at work and accident prevention must be followed. All
applicable regulations and statutes regarding operation must be strictly followed when
using this product.
2.3
Intended Use
An ETK is an electronic component that is installed in a vehicle control unit (ECU) to read
data from the ECU or write data to the ECU.
Application Area of the Product
This product was developed and approved for automotive applications. For use in other
application areas, please contact your ETAS contact partner.
Requirements for Operation
The following requirements are necessary for safe operation of the product:
•
Use the product only according to the specifications in the corresponding User's
Guide. With any deviating operation, the product safety is longer ensured.
•
Observe the regulations applicable at the operating location concerning electrical
safety as well as the laws and regulations concerning work safety!
•
Do not apply any voltages to the connections of the product that do not correspond
to the specifications of the respective connection.
•
Connect only current circuits with safety extra-low voltage in accordance with EN
61140 (degree of protection III) to the connections of the product.
•
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 only lab power supplies with double protection to the supply system.
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