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7 Functional Safety Volume 1
7.2 Use
The measuring device LB 480 may only be used as intended. Per-
missible measuring arrangements as well as the intended use are
described in the operating manual.
For use in safety-related systems (Functional safety according to
IEC 61508:2010 / 61511:2003) all information in this manual has
to be considered.
The measuring device can be operated in the operating mode with
low demand rate (low demand) or with high demand rate (high
demand). For this purpose, the rules according to 7.4.5.3 of IEC
61508-2 regarding the demand rate must be observed specifically
• up to SIL 2 with one detector LB 480
• up to SIL 3 with two detectors LB 480
Any use beyond the information given in this manual shall be
deemed as being not in conformity with the intended use and may
result in serious injury or property damage. BERTHOLD
TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG shall not accept any liability for
such injury or damage.
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