HBM FIT5A Bedienungsanleitung Seite 7

S Automation equipment and devices must be designed in such a way that
adequate protection or locking against unintentional actuation is provided
(e.g. access checks, password protection, etc.).
S For those devices operating in networks, safety precautions must be taken
both in terms of hardware and software, so that a line break or other inter­
ruptions to signal transmission do not cause undefined states or loss of data
in the automation device.
S After making settings and carrying out activities that are password-protec­
ted, ensure that any controls that may be connected remain in a safe condi­
tion until the switching performance of the device has been tested.
Additional safety precautions
Additional safety precautions to meet the requirements of the relevant national
and local accident prevention regulations must be taken in plants where mal­
functions could cause major damage, loss of data or even personal injury.
The scope of supply and performance of the transducer covers only a small
area of measurement technology. Before starting up the transducer in a sys­
tem, a project planning and risk analysis must first be implemented, taking into
account all the safety aspects of measurement and automation technology so
that residual dangers are minimized. This particularly concerns personal and
machine protection. The transducers function passively and cannot implement
any (safety-relevant) cutoffs. In the event of a fault, the relevant precautions
must establish safe operating conditions.
General dangers of failing to follow the safety instructions
The transducer corresponds to the state of the art, and is reliable. The trans­
ducer may give rise to residual dangers if it is inappropriately installed or oper­
ated.
FIT®5A
A3916-2.0 HBM: public
Safety instructions
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