Safety Information; General Safety Instructions - Siemens SIMATIC IFP1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety information

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General safety instructions

Open equipment and the Machinery Directive
The device constitutes open equipment
The device constitutes open equipment. This means that the device may only be installed
in enclosures or cabinets which provide front access for operating the device.
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 authorized 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.
Touching these areas or components can cause electrocution.
Always disconnect the cabinet from the mains before opening it.
The device may only be used in machines which comply with the Machinery Directive
The Machinery Directive specifies precautions to be taken when commissioning and
operating machinery within the European Economic Area.
Failure to follow these precautions is a breach of the Machinery Directive. Such failure may
also cause personal injury and damage depending on the machine operated.
The machine in which the HMI device is to be operated must conform to Directive
2006/42/EC.
Hazardous areas
The following warning applies when operating the device in hazardous areas.
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.
Industrial Flat Panel IFP1500, IFP1900, IFP2200
Operating Instructions, 09/2012, A5E31298376-AA
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