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2.6
Use in hazardous areas
Electrical systems in hazardous zones must be assembled, installed, and operated by the
applicable responsible persons in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.
Note
The basic requirements relating to electrical systems and their operation in hazardous areas
are described, for instance, in EU Directive 1999/92/EC as well as in IEC / EN 60079-14.
Ignition hazards
The assessment of operating risks and local operating conditions and the necessary
monitoring methods must be clarified and made binding by the system operator in
consultation with the responsible supervisory authority. The required measures must be
adhered to at all times. The machine manufacturer cannot provide any generally applicable
recommendations. Please observe the information in these operating instructions.
Note
The basic requirements relating to the assessment of ignition hazards arising from electrical
equipment and their operation in hazardous zones are specified in the 2014/34/EU and
1999/92/EC directives as well as in the IEC/EN 60079 series of standards.
If a third-party certification is available for the machine, then carefully comply with the
technical data defined in it and any special conditions.
The certificate must be available before commissioning.
2.7
Electrostatic sensitive devices
Material damage due to electrostatic discharge
Electronic modules contain components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
These components can be damaged or destroyed if they are not handled correctly. To
protect equipment against damage, follow the instructions given below.
● Only touch electronic modules if you absolutely have to work on them.
● The body of the person concerned must have been electrostatically discharged and
grounded immediately before any electronic modules are touched.
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