Siemens SIMATIC HMI series Operating Instructions Manual page 33

Use with additional measures
The device should not be used at the following locations unless additional measures are
taken:
● In locations with a high degree of ionizing radiation
● In locations with severe operating conditions, for example, due to:
– Corrosive vapors, gases, oils or chemicals
– Strong electrical or magnetic fields of high intensity
● In systems that require special monitoring, for example, in:
– Elevators
– Systems in especially hazardous rooms
Reducing vibrations
If the device is subjected to greater shocks or vibrations, you must take appropriate
measures to reduce acceleration or amplitudes.
We recommend mounting the device on damping materials, such as rubber-metal vibration
dampers.
Risk analysis and measures
Hazards emanating from unprotected machines or plants
The results of a risk analysis can reveal any hazards emanating from unprotected
machinery. Such hazards may pose a risk of personal injury.
You can prevent personal injury caused by hazards as specified in the risk analysis by
taking the following measures:
• Installing additional protective devices on machinery and plants. In particular, it must
• Use of the device in accordance with its intended purpose, which can be verified by
• Documentation of the test results, which must be entered in the relevant safety reports if
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Operating Instructions, 11/2017, A5E31298376-AH
WARNING
also be ensured that the programming, configuration and wiring of all I/Os used takes
place in accordance with the safety performance (SIL, PL or Cat.) identified by the
requisite risk analysis.
means of a system function test. This test can detect programming, configuration and
wiring errors.
required.
Safety information
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