Fundamental safety instructions
The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the the Control Panel.
Application conditions
- Do not use the device under extreme environmental conditions.
- Only use the device in hazardous areas if it is explicitly designed for this purpose.
- Do not carry out any work on the device while it is live. Always switch off the supply voltage for the device before mounting it, replacing device components or rectifying malfunctions. This does not apply to the replacement of hard disks in a RAID configuration.
- Do not carry out any work on the device while it is live. Always switch off the supply voltage for the device before mounting it, replacing device components or rectifying malfunctions.
- Never plug or unplug connectors during thunderstorms. There is a risk of electric shock.
- Ensure that the device has a protective and functional earth connection.
- Observe hot surfaces when using the device. There is a risk of burns.
Damage to property, loss of data and impairment of functions
- If you change the hardware and software configurations, you must keep within the specified limits of power consumption and power loss (please refer to the respective data sheet).
- Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation engineering background, operate the device. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to property and loss of data.
- In the case of a 24 V DC power supply unit, fuse the power supply line according to its cross-section to protect the supply line in the event of a short circuit.
- In case of fire, extinguish the device with powder or nitrogen.