ES920.1 - User’s Guide
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Basic Safety Notices
Requirements for the technical state of the product
The product is designed in accordance with state-of-the-art technology and rec
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ognized safety rules. The product may be operated only in a technically flawless
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 corresponding
User's Guide. With any deviating operation, the product safety is no lon
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ger ensured.
• Observe the requirements on the ambient conditions.
• Do not use the product in a wet or damp environment.
• 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 module.
• Ensure that the connection and setting values are being followed (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 sup
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ply.
• Use only lab power supplies with double protection to the supply network
(with double insulation/reinforced insulation (DI/ RI)).
• The lab power supply must be approved for an operating altitude of
5000 m and for an ambient temperature of up to 70 °C.
• In regular operation of the modules as well as very long standby opera
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tion, a discharge of the vehicle battery is possible.
Connection to the power supply
• The power cable must not be connected directly to the vehicle battery or
lab power supply, but via a fuse of up to 20 A.
• Ensure that the connections of the lab power supply, the power supply at
the module and the vehicle battery are easily accessible!