Safety Notes - Siemens LDS 6 Product Information

Safety notes

WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.
Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement
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cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
WARNING
Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device has already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits or the electrical specifications have not been
observed, the safety of the device is no longer ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a danger of explosion.
Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe circuit.
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Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Chapter "Technical data".
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Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, connect, commission, operate, and service the device in a hazardous area must have the following
specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to the safety
regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures, aggressive, and hazardous media.
● They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for hazardous systems.
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment according to the pertinent safety
regulations.
Product Information/Technical Update
The adjustment of the transmission signal is carried out at an open receiver in an energized state. In hazardous areas make
sure that there is no potentially explosive atmosphere on site (hot work permit)!
WARNING
Missing PE/ground connection
Danger of electric shock.
Depending on the device version, connect the power supply as follows:
Power plug: Ensure that the used socket has a PE/ground conductor connection. Check that the PE/ground conductor
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connection of the socket and power plug match each other.
Connecting terminals: Connect the terminals according to the terminal connection diagram. First connect the PE/ground
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conductor.
Improper power supply
WARNING
Improper power supply
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as result of incorrect power supply, e.g. using direct current instead of alternating
current.
Connect the device in accordance with the specified power supply and signal circuits. The relevant specifications can
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be found in the certificates, in the technical specifications or on the nameplate.
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Adjustment of signal amplification
A5E34731436-02, 05/2019