Safety
Operating Manual EM-PQ 2300
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1. Safety
1.1 Objective
This operating manual has been prepared for persons who install, connect, commission and operate the
EM-PQ 2300 Power Quality Analyzer.
1.1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
The following instructions must be observed to prevent danger to life and limb or damage to
equipment and other assets:
Installation and commissioning of the instrument in industrial plant must be carried out in
strict compliance with the standards IEC 61508 and DIN VDE 0801.
Any other laws, standards, regulations and safety rules (IEC, EN, VDE, etc.) relevant to
this product and the protection of persons and assets must be observed. In Germany, it is
essential to comply with the Equipment Safety Act (GSG) and the regulations of the
German Social Accident Insurance Institutions. In other countries, the equivalent local
regulations must be followed.
Installation, commissioning, modifications and retrofitting may only be carried out by
appropriately qualified personnel.
In Germany, it is essential to comply with the regulations of the Social Accident Insurance
Institution covering electrical installations. In other countries, the equivalent local
regulations must be followed.
The instrument contains live components at the AC supply voltage and must therefore not
be opened.
If the instrument is visibly damaged, it must not be installed, connected or commissioned.
If the instrument does not work after commissioning, it must again be isolated from the
power supply.
Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight or high temperatures, as these could
damage it or shorten its service life.
Do not install the instrument near to sources of heat such as radiators or other devices
that generate or transmit heat.
Do not expose the instrument to rain, water, dampness or high levels of humidity. Avoid
direct contact with water at all cost.
Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in death, serious injury or severe
damage to equipment and other assets.
The safety of the system in which the EM-PQ 2300 is incorporated is the responsibility of
the persons installing and operating the system.
This operating manual may be changed without notification. Please consult our website
www.frako.com for the up-to-date version.
When work is carried out on the instrument terminals and connecting cables, there is a risk of live
components being touched inadvertently. The working voltage may present a hazard to health or
may even be life-threatening.
Observing the above safety precautions can significantly reduce the risk to life and limb.
The user must ensure that all operators are familiarized with this operating manual and follow it at all
times.
This operating manual must be read through carefully and completely before the instrument is installed,
connected, commissioned and operated. All actions taken must be in accordance with this operating
manual.
The operating manual must be held for future reference.
1.2 Intended use
The EM-PQ 2300 Power Quality Analyzer is intended for the following applications within the scope of the
technical data (see page 7):
