1 Safety
Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English 9
1 Safety
1.1 Safety instructions
Switch off the power supply before mounting and installation work. Only switch on the power supply
when mounting and installation work is completely finished.
Never unplug or plug in a product when it is energised!
Observe the handling specifications for electrostatically sensitive devices.
1.2 Intended use
Valve terminal MPAL-VI is intended for installation in machines and automation technology systems and
must be used exclusively as follows:
– In perfect technical condition
– In its original state without unauthorised modifications; the conversions or modifications described
in the documentation are permitted
– Within the product's limits as defined by the technical data è Appendix A.1,
– Only in combination with approved components (e.g. valves, drive/displacement encoder combina
tions)
– In an industrial environment
Use for intended purpose is described completely in the documentation. Every other use is considered
not intended.
1.3 Requirements for product use
Make the documentation available to the design engineer, installer and personnel responsible for
commissioning the machine or system in which this product is used.
Make sure that the specifications of the documentation are always complied with. Also consider
the documentation for the other components and modules.
Take into consideration the legal regulations for the destination:
– Regulations and standards
– Regulations of the testing organisations and insurers
– National specifications
1.3.1 Technical prerequisites
General conditions for the correct and safe use of the product, which must be complied with at all
times:
Comply with the connection and ambient conditions of the product and all connected components
specified in the technical data è Appendix A.1.
Only full compliance with the limit values and load limits permits operation of the product in accord
ance with the relevant safety regulations.
Observe the instructions and warnings in the documentation.
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