KP8, KP8F, KP32F 
Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02 
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Planning the use 
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3.1  "Plan use" check list 
Before deploying the HMI device, you should check that the planned operation of the HMI 
device complies with the following test steps.   
 
Test step  Information  Check 
Check climatic and mechanical ambient 
conditions 
Ambient conditions for storage and 
transport (Page 33)  
 
Set mounting position, installation location and 
mounting type of the HMI device 
Mounting Positions and Type of Fixation 
(Page 37)  
 
Prepare installation cut-out  Preparing for Mounting (Page 38)    
Check insulation voltage, protection class and 
seal tightness 
Insulation resistance, protection class and 
degree of protection (Page 41) 
 
Select sensors for fail-safe operation   Requirements for fail-safe operation 
(Page 42)  
 
Check compliance with the technical data  Technical specifications (Page 107)    
3.2  Ambient conditions for storage and transport 
The shipping conditions of this HMI device exceed requirements in accordance with 
IEC 61131-2. The following specifications apply to devices that are shipped and stored in the 
original packaging.     
The climatic ambient conditions conform to the following standards: 
●  IEC 60721-3-3:1994, Class 3K7 for storage 
●  IEC 60721-3-2:1997, Class 2K4 for transportation 
The mechanical ambient conditions are compliant with IEC 60721-3-2:1997, Class 2M2.