Safety instructions
CANHEAD A01185_11_X00_00 HBM: public 5
1 Safety instructions
Appropriate use
A CANHEAD module with connected sensors or transducers is to be used ex
clusively for measurement tasks and related control tasks .Use for any purpose
other than the above shall be deemed to be inappropriate.
In the interests of safety, the device should only be operated as described in
the Operating Manual. It is also essential to observe the appropriate legal and
safety regulations for the application concerned during use. The same applies
to the use of accessories.
Each time, before starting up the equipment, you must first run a project plan
ning and risk analysis that takes into account all the safety aspects of automa
tion technology. This particularly concerns personal and machine protection.
Additional safety precautions must be taken in plants where malfunctions could
cause major damage, loss of data or even personal injury. In the event of a
fault, these precautions establish safe operating conditions.
This can be done, for example, by mechanical interlocking, error signaling, limit
value switches, etc.
Conditions on site
S Protect the device from direct contact with water.
S Protect the CANHEAD system from humidity or effects of the weather such
as rain, snow, etc. The equipment complies with protection class IP20 per
DIN EN 60 529. Connection threads in the housing need to be locked during
operation.
S Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight.
S Observe the maximum permissible ambient temperatures given in the spe
cifications.
S The permissible relative humidity at 31 ºC is 80 % (non condensing); linear
reduction down to 50 % at 40 ºC.
S The devices are classed as overvoltage category II, pollution grade 2 equip
ment.
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