Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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Danger when working on electrostatically sensitive components (ESD)
Electrostatic sensitive devices can be labeled with an appropriate symbol.
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
The device contains electrostatically sensitive components that can be destroyed by
voltages that are far below human perception.
This can result in malfunctions and damage to the machine or plant.
• If you are working with electrostatically sensitive components, take appropriate
precautions when opening the device and observe the ESD guidelines.
Risk due to device overheating
When setting up and installing the device, observe the important information in section:
• "Safety instructions on ambient and environmental conditions (Page 44)
Danger when changing the battery
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances
Improper use and handling of the backup battery can result in an explosion of the battery.
Harmful substances released by an explosion can cause serious physical injury.
Damaged batteries jeopardize the functioning of the device.
• Replace spent batteries promptly, see information under "Changing the backup battery
(Page 130)".
• Replace the battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not throw the battery into a fire.
• Do not perform soldering work on the cell body of the battery.
• Do not recharge the battery.
• Do not open the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not reverse the polarity of the battery.
• Do not heat the battery over 100 °C.
• Protect the battery from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
Workstation SIMATIC IPC RW-545A
Operating Instructions, 08/2023, A5E52943278-AA
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