Safety instructions
2.2 General safety instructions
SIMATIC IPC RW-543A
22 Operating Instructions, 03/2023, A5E52332059-AA
Risk of physical injury
Risk of physical injury
The device is heavy. When the device falls down, it can be damaged and personal injury may
result.
• Use the handles on the front panel to carry and lift the device.
Risk due to electric shock
Risk of electric shock
The on/off button and on/off switch do not fully disconnect the device from the mains.
There is also a risk of fire if the device or connecting lines are damaged.
• Always fully disconnect the device from the mains voltage before performing work on
the device or when the device will not be used over an extended period of time.
• For control cabinet mounting: Use a central, easily accessible AC circuit breaker close to
the device, if possible.
Risk of lightning strikes
Risk of lightning strikes
A lightning flash may enter the mains cables and data transmission cables and jump to a
person.
Death, serious injury and burns may result from the lightning strikes.
Death or serious bodily injury can result.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply in good time when a thunderstorm is
approaching.
• Do not touch power cables and data transmission cables during a thunderstorm.
• Keep sufficient distance from electric cables, distributors and systems.