Basic Panels 2nd Generation 
Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E33293231-AB 
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Maintenance and care 
Introduction  
The HMI device is designed for maintenance-free operation. Make sure you keep the touch 
screen and keyboard membrane clean. 
Use a cleaning cloth dampened with a cleaning agent to clean the equipment. Only use 
water with a little liquid soap or a screen cleaning foam. 
 
Note 
Unintentional response  
When cleaning the touch screen, an unintentional response in the controller can be triggered 
by tou
ching keys. 
Switch the HMI device off before cleaning to prevent unintentional responses.
 
 
Note 
Damage caused by unauthorized cleaning products  
The HMI device may be damaged if compressed air, ste
am jet blowers, aggressive solvents 
or scouring powders are used for cleaning purposes.
 
Do not clean the HMI device with compressed air or steam jet blowers. Do not use 
aggressive solvents or scouring powder.
 
Proceed as follows: 
1.  Shut down the HMI device. 
2.  Spray the cleaning solution onto a cleaning cloth. 
Do not spray directly onto the HMI device. 
3.  Clean the HMI device. 
When cleaning the display wipe from the screen edge inwards.