Operating HBK FUSION
OPERATING HBK FUSION
WARNING
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Read all "Health and safety information" on page11 before operating the hardware.
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Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, ensure that the hardware is
inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation. For example, if the apparatus
shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses, the protection is
likely to be impaired.
Qualified operating personnel
People entrusted with the installation, fitting and operation of HBK FUSION hardware must have the
appropriate qualifications. The hardware may only be installed and used by qualified personnel, in strict
accordance with the specifications and the safety rules and regulations. This includes people who meet at
least one of the three following qualification levels:
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Project personnel: Have a working knowledge of the safety concepts of automation and test and
measurement technology.
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Automation plant or test and measurement operating personnel: Have been instructed on how to
handle the hardware and are familiar with its operation.
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Commissioning engineers or service engineers: Have successfully completed the training on how to
repair the automation systems. They are also authorized to activate, to ground and to label circuits
and equipment in accordance with engineering safety standards. It is essential that the legal and
safety requirements for the hardware and any accessories are complied with during use.
User control
To connect, set up and control your HBK FUSION hardware, use HBK ADVANTAGE software on a connected
PC (direct or network connection).
Set up of the hardware is also possible from any device using an OPCUA client to connect to HBK FUSION.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the safety of any accessories used with the hardware, including
any connected sensor.
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