ETAS
Basic Safety Notices
ETK-S20.1
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User Guide
9
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 correspond
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ing User Guide. With any deviating operation, the product safety is no
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 prod
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uct.
• 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.
• Ensure that the connections of the power supply are easily accessible.
• The module does not have an operating voltage switch.
– Switch on the product by connecting the power supply cable with the
power supply or by switching on the power supply.
– Switch off the product by disconnecting it from the power supply or
by switching off the power supply.
DANGER
Connect the power cord only with a vehicle battery or with a lab power sup
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ply! A connection to power outlets is prohibited.
Route the power cord in such a way that it is protected against abrasion,
damages, deformation and kinking. Do not place any objects on the power
cord.
Never apply force to insert a plug into a socket. Ensure that there is no con
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tamination in and on the connection, that the plug fits the socket, and that you
correctly aligned the plugs with the connection.
Do not use the product in a wet or damp environment.
Do not use the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Keep the surfaces of the product clean and dry.