Warnings and Safety Precautions
Note:
Improper use or handling can result in
damage and/or injury. The scale may be
installed and operated by qualified per-
sonnel only. Make sure you observe the
warnings and safety precautions in their
entirety during installation and operation,
as well as while performing maintenance
and repair work on the equipment. All
laws, regulations, standards, accident pre-
vention rules and environmental protec-
tion requirements applicable in your coun-
try must be followed. It is important that
all personnel using the equipment under-
stand these warnings and safety precau-
tions, and have access to the relevant doc-
uments at all times. Furthermore, the
warnings and safety precautions supplied
with any electrical equipment connected,
such as peripheral devices, must be
observed as well. These warnings and
safety precautions may have to be supple-
mented by the equipment operator. All
operating personnel must be informed of
any additions to these instructions. Make
sure the equipment is accessible at all
times.
– Make absolutely sure to disconnect the
scale from power (unplug the power cord)
before you connect or disconnect a
peripheral device (printer or PC) to or from
the interface port).
– If you use cables purchased from another
manufacturer, check the pin assignments
in the cable against those specified by Sar-
torius before connecting the cable to Sar-
torius equipment, and disconnect any
wires that are assigned differently. The
operator shall be solely responsible for any
damage or injuries that occur when using
cables not supplied by Sartorius.
General Provisions for Installing Signum
Models Equipped with Option Y2
Signum models equipped with Option Y2
meet the requirements of EC Directive
94/9/EC for Group II devices and are suit-
able for use in zone 2 and 22 hazardous
areas in accordance with the declaration of
conformity (see “Documents:” SAG
06ATEX003 X). Furthermore, Signum
models meet the EC Directives for electro-
magnetic compatibility (see “Documents”).
– The area of use for which Signum models
are intended is defined in the documents
supplied. Make sure the restrictions defined
in those documents are observed.
Operation outside of these restrictions is
not permitted, and is considered use of
the equipment for other than its intended
purpose.
Note:
Make sure the safety instructions described
in the drawing (for details, see “Docu-
ments:” Drawing no. 36481-740-16-A4)
are followed.
– The device is protected against penetra-
tion by solid objects (IP65 protection on
all models that have Option Y2).
– The protection rating for the display and
control unit is ensured only if the rubber
gasket is installed and all connections are
fastened securely (including the caps on
unused sockets).
Weighing platforms must be installed, and
the weighing system inspected, by
a certified electrical technician.
– If you install an interface port or battery
connector after setting up your Signum,
keep the protective cap(s) in a safe place
to be used for protecting the interface
port when not in use, or prior to ship-
ment. This will protect the data interface
or from vapors, moisture and dust or dirt.
Do not leave interface ports uncovered.
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