Safety instructions and approvals
2.1 Safety Instructions
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
24 Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02
Safety during commissioning and operation
WARNING
Installation according to the instructions
Commissioning of the HMI device is forbidden until it has been absolutely ensured that the
machine which is to be operated with the HMI device complies with Directive 2006/42/EC.
Before commissioning, check to see if the regulations of the directive 2006/42/EC are
fulfilled.
Open-type resource
The HMI device is an open-type resource. This means that the HMI device may only be
installed in cabinets that allow the device to be operated from the front side.
Access to the control cabinet in which the HMI device is installed should only be possible
by means of a key or tool and only for trained and authorized personnel.
Danger, high voltage
Opening the cabinet will expose high voltage parts. Contact with these parts could be fatal.
Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
When operating the HMI device in hazardous areas the following warning applies.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not disconnect while circuit is live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2.
Safety during operation
Note
High frequency radiation, from mobile phones for example, can cause unintentional
operating situations.
Recall
Note
If a safety issue is discovered for the KP8F or the KP32F, customers are immediately
informed by the Siemens sales department they ordered from and told about suitable
measures.
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