Operating and Installation Instructions
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Stand: 24.05.2019
1.
Foreword
Dear customer!
We thank you for your decision to use one of our products and congratulate you on this decision. The
Unmanaged Fast Ethernet Switch ETHSW50K from Wachendorff Prozesstechnik GmbH & Co. KG
can be used for numerous different applications. In order to make optimum use of the functional
variety of this device for you, please note the following:
Every person entrusted with the
commissioning or operation of this device must have read and understood the operating
instructions and in particular the safety instructions!
2.
Safety instructions
2.1
General information
To ensure safe operation, the device may only be operated in accordance with the information in the
operating and installation instructions. When used, the legal and safety regulations required for the
respective application must also be observed. This also applies analogously to the use of
accessories.
2.2 Intended Use
The ETHSW50K from Wachendorff is used to expand Ethernet networks and connect Ethernet-
capable terminal devices. Any use beyond this is considered improper use.
The ETHSW50K must not be used as the sole means of averting dangerous conditions on
machines and systems. Machines and systems must be designed in such a way that faulty
states cannot lead to a situation that is dangerous for the operating personnel (e.g. by independent
limit switches, mechanical interlocks, etc.).
2.3 Qualified personnel
The ETHSW50K may only be used by qualified personnel, exclusively in accordance with the
technical data. Qualified personnel are persons who are familiar with the installation, assembly,
commissioning and operation of this device and who have a qualification corresponding to their
activity.
2.4 Residual hazards
The ETHSW50K corresponds to the state of the art and is safe to operate. The unit may present
residual hazards if used and operated improperly by untrained personnel. This manual refers to
residual hazards with the following symbol:
2.5 Liability
Liability is excluded for material and legal defects in this documentation, in particular for its
correctness, freedom from errors, freedom from third-party industrial property rights and copyrights,
completeness and/or usability - except in the case of intent or fraudulent intent.
2.5 CE conformity
The declaration of conformity is available from us. You are welcome to order them. Just call us.
This symbol indicates that non-observance of the safety instructions may result
in danger to persons, serious physical injury or death and/or the possibility of
damage to property.