Preface-1
KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this IDEC product. Before using this product, please confirm that there are no mistakes with
your order. Carefully read this manual and use this product correctly.
• Read the "KW2D Series User’s Manual" to ensure correct operation before starting installation, wiring, operation,
maintenance, and inspection of the KW2D Series.
• All KW2D Series modules are manufactured under IDEC’s rigorous quality control system, but users must add a
backup or failsafe provision to the control system when using the KW2D Series in applications where heavy damage
or personal injury may be caused, in case the KW2D Series should fail.
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Implement security measures, such as those for unauthorized access to this product from external devices, on the
network system side. IDEC Corporation bears no responsibility for losses, damages, and/or other expenses that
occur directly or indirectly as a result of unauthorized access or other security failures.
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As a security measure, always use a firewall or another tool and block accessible IP addresses and ports.
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In this manual, safety precautions are categorized in order of importance:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning notices are used to emphasize that improper operation may cause severe personal injury or
death.
Caution notices are used where inattention might cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
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This product is not designed for use in applications requiring a high degree of reliability and safety, such
as applications for medical devices, nuclear power, railroads, aerospace, and automotive devices. The
KW2D Series should not be used for such applications.
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Turn off the power to the KW2D Series before installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection
of the KW2D Series. Failure to turn power off may cause damage, electrical shocks or fire hazard. If such
a circuit is configured inside the KW2D Series, Failure of the KW2D Series may cause disorder of the
control system, damage, or accidents.
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Special expertise is required to install, wire, and operate the KW2D Series. People without such expertise
must not use the KW2D Series.
• Install the KW2D Series according to the instructions described in the "KW2D Series User’s Manual".
Improper installation will result in falling, failure, or malfunction of the KW2D Series.
• Install the KW2D Series in environments described in the "KW2D Series User’s Manual". If the KW2D
Series is used in places where the KW2D Series is subjected to high-temperature, high-humidity,
condensation, corrosive gases, excessive vibrations, or excessive shocks, then electrical shocks, fire
hazard, or malfunction will result.
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Prevent the KW2D Series from falling while moving or transporting the KW2D Series, otherwise damage
or malfunction of the KW2D Series will result.
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Wiring must use lead sizes that are appropriate for the applied voltage and current.
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Prevent metal fragments and pieces of wire from dropping inside the KW2D Series housing. Put a cover
on the KW2D Series modules during installation and wiring. Ingress of such fragments and chips may
cause fire hazard, damage, or malfunction.
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Use SELV power supply that is reinforced or double-insulated from MAINS without any risk of electric
shock, and Limited Energy (LIM) Circuit.
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the KW2D Series modules. There is a risk of serious accident, such
as electric shock, damage, fire, and malfunction.
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When disposing of the KW2D Series, do so in accordance with national and local regulations.
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This product has been certified by the Radio Law of all countries involved. For details, refer to
"Regarding Laws and Compatible Standards" on page Preface-4.
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