EB 6116 EN 5
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
TheType6116i/pConverterisusedtoconvertadirectcurrentinputsignalintoapneumatic
output signal for measuring and control tasks. The i/p converter is particularly suitable as an
intermediate element between electric measuring devices and pneumatic controllers or be-
tween electric control devices and pneumatic control valves.
Thedeviceisdesignedtooperateunderexactlydenedconditions(e.g.inputsignal,pres-
sure). Therefore, operators must ensure that the device is only used in operating conditions
thatmeetthespecicationsusedforsizingthedeviceattheorderingstage.Incaseoperators
intendtousethedeviceinotherapplicationsorconditionsthanspecied,contactSAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de-
vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external
factors.
Î Refertothetechnicaldataandnameplateforlimitsandeldsofapplicationaswellas
possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Thedeviceisnotsuitableforuseoutsidethelimitsdenedduringsizingandbythetechnical
data. Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− Performing service and repair work not described in these instructions
Qualications of operating personnel
Thedevicemustbemounted,startedup,servicedandrepairedbyfullytrainedandqualied
personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices are to be observed. According to
these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals who are
able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to their spe-
cialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applica-
ble standards.