Safety Instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
SIMATIC IPC1047
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Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E45118479-AA
NOTICE
Danger for machine and plant through unauthorized remote access
IPMI remote monitoring has a known standard password in the delivery state. This allows
unauthorized access to the device from the outside by third parties. Damage to the
machine or plant is not excluded.
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Change the IPMI password immediately after commissioning the device. You can find
additional information in the sections "Monitoring with sensors (Page 49)" and
"IPMI Setup (Page 114)".
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Alternatively, do not connect IPMI-enabled devices to the Internet or any network at all.
Damage caused by transportation and storage
NOTICE
Damage to the device during transport and storage
If a device is transported or stored without packaging, shocks, vibrations, pressure and
moisture may impact the unprotected unit. Damaged packaging indicates that ambient
conditions have already had a massive impact on the device and it may be damaged.
This may cause the device, machine or plant to malfunction.
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Keep the original packaging.
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Pack the device in the original packaging for transportation and storage.
WARNING
Electric shock and fire hazard due to damaged device
A damaged device can be under hazardous voltage and trigger a fire in the machine or
plant. A damaged device has unpredictable properties and states.
Death or serious injury could occur.
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Avoid installing and commissioning a damaged device.
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Label the damaged device and keep it locked away. Send off the device for immediate
repair.