Safety instructions 
  2.1 General safety instructions 
IFP V2, IFP V2 PRO, IFP V2 ETH 
Operating Instructions, 03/2023, A5E46641410-AE 
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Additional information for the Transceiver Unit 
 
The device constitutes open equipment 
The device is open equipment. This means that the device may only be integrated in an 
enclosure or cabinet. 
The enclosure or the cabinet must provide protection against electric shock and the spread 
of fire. The enclosure or the cabinet must meet the requirements for mechanical strength 
and the degree of protection for the relevant application. 
Access to the enclosure or cabinet in which the device is installed should only be possible by 
means of a key or tool and for trained and qualified personnel. 
 
Electrocution risk when control cabinet is open 
When you open the control cabinet, there may be a dangerous voltage at certain areas or 
components. 
If you touch these areas or components, you may be killed by electric shock. 
Disconnect the cabinet from the mains before opening it. Do not plug in or pull out plant 
components during operation. 
Safety on the plant or system 
 
The plant operator is responsible for the safety 
The installer of the plant or system is responsible for the safety of the plant or system in 
which the device is integrated. 
ESD  
An electrostatically sensitive device is equipped with electronic components. Due to their 
design, electronic components are sensitive to overvoltage and thus to the discharge of static 
electricity. Observe the corresponding regulations when handling ESD. 
Industrial Security 
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the 
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks. 
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is 
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial 
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept. 
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems, 
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected