Installation RS20/22/30/32/40
Release
 
05
 
12/2015
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Safety instructions
 General safety instructions
You operate this device with electricity. Improper usage of the device 
entails the risk of physical injury or significant property damage. The 
proper and safe operation of this device depends on proper handling 
during transportation, proper storage and installation, and careful 
operation and maintenance procedures. 
 Before connecting any cable, read this document, and the safety 
instructions and warnings.
 Operate the device with undamaged components exclusively.
 The device is free of any service components. In case of a damaged 
or malfunctioning the device, turn off the supply voltage and return the 
device to Hirschmann for inspection.
 Certified usage
Use the device solely for the application cases described in the 
Hirschmann product information, including this manual. 
Operate the device solely according to the technical specifications.
See “Technical data” on page 64.
 Installation site requirements
 Install the device in a fire enclosure according to EN 60950-1.
 If installed in a living area or office environment, the device must be 
operated only in switch cabinets with fire protection characteristics 
according to EN 60950-1.
Only when using the PoE power supply unit RPS90/48V HV:
 Install the device at ambient temperatures greater than 113 °F (45 °C) 
in “restricted access locations” based on EN 60950-1 exclusively.
Install this device solely in a switch cabinet or in an operating site with 
restricted access, to which maintenance staff have exclusive access.
 WARNING
UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS
 
To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all 
the data transmission devices individually.
Before you start any machine which is controlled via data transmission, be 
sure to complete the configuration of all data transmission devices.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, 
or equipment damage.