Safety Advice; General; Health Care - PROEMION CanLink GSM 5 Series Preliminary Manual

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2.2

Safety advice

2.2.1

General

DANGER
Danger due to possibly deficient data transmission
CANlink GSM / UMTS 5xxx operates using radio signals and cellular
networks and is not authorized for use in safety-related applications.
Deficient network coverage, failure or malfunction of the device may lead to
deficient data transmission. Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed
at all times under all conditions.
► Do not operate the device in machines and applications where life depends on
the proper operation of this piece of equipment.
► Never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications.
2.2.2

Health care

DANGER
Danger of interference caused by RF energy
Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
► When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the
use of mobiles. Switch CANlink GSM / UMTS 5xxx off, if instructed to do so by
the guidelines posted in sensitive areas.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and
hearing aids can be affected by interference from CANlink GSM / UMTS 5xxx's
antennas placed close to the device.
► If in doubt about potential danger, contact a physician or the manufacturer of
the equipment to verify that it is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are
advised to keep CANlink GSM / UMTS 5xxx and its antennas away from the
pacemaker while it is on.
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