Improper Use; Personnel Qualifications; General Safety Instructions - Aventics AES Serie Systembeschreibung

AVENTICS | Bus Coupler AES/Valve Driver AV, PROFIBUS DP | R412018135–BAL–001–AG
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Improper use

Any use other than that described under Intended use is improper and is not permitted.
Improper use of the bus coupler and the valve drivers includes:
Use as a safety component
Use in explosive areas in a valve system without ATEX certification
The installation or use of unsuitable products in safety-relevant applications can result
in unanticipated operating states in the application that can lead to personal injury or damage
to equipment. Therefore, only use a product in safety-relevant applications if such use is specifically
stated and permitted in the product documentation. For example, in areas with explosion protection
or in safety-related components of control systems (functional safety).
AVENTICS GmbH is not liable for any damages resulting from improper use. The user alone bears
the risks of improper use of the product.
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Personnel qualifications

The work described in this documentation requires basic electrical and pneumatic knowledge,
as well as knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. In order to ensure safe use, these activities
may therefore only be carried out by qualified technical personnel or an instructed person under the
direction and supervision of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards and institute the appropriate
safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge, and experience, as well as their
understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to the work to be done. Qualified personnel
must observe the rules relevant to the subject area.
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General safety instructions

Observe the regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
Observe the national regulations for explosive areas.
Observe the safety instructions and regulations of the country in which the product is used
or operated.
Only use AVENTICS products that are in perfect working order.
Follow all the instructions on the product.
Persons who assemble, operate, disassemble, or maintain AVENTICS products must not
consume any alcohol, drugs, or pharmaceuticals that may affect their ability to respond.
To avoid injuries due to unsuitable spare parts, only use accessories and spare parts approved
by the manufacturer.
Comply with the technical data and ambient conditions listed in the product documentation.
You may only commission the product if you have determined that the end product (such as
a machine or system) in which the AVENTICS products are installed meets the country-specific
provisions, safety regulations, and standards for the specific application.
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Notes on Safety