Safety Regulations; Country-Specific Standards; Assembly And Installation; Commissioning And Testing - Siemens NK8000 Series Installation, Configuration & Operation

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Safety regulations

This section describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations
applicable to the use of the products described in this manual. Please read the
following work instructions as well as the preceding section
thoroughly before beginning any work.
Danger potential to individuals
NK8000 units are powered with low voltage DC. While there are no specific safety
regulations that apply to these devices, modifications made to safety/security
systems in general may present a risk to the safety of the individual performing
those modifications, as well as to the equipment itself.
If used, the NE8001 cabinet is powered with AC voltage and the required power
cable should be installed following scrupulously the instructions given in this
manual.

Country-specific standards

Siemens Building Technologies products are developed and produced in
compliance with the relevant international and European safety standards. This
document provides warnings and recommendations specific to NK8000 products.
Any additional country-specific or local safety standards and/or regulations that
apply concerning project planning, installation, operation, and device disposal must
also be taken into account.
Note: As for any electrical equipment, proper grounding is critical to the safe
operation as it provides a protection against electrical shocks. Before starting any
activity, be sure that the electrical installation complies with relevant regulations
and conforms to local safety standards.

Assembly and installation

The NK8000 units and NE8001 cabinets should always be installed in a clean and
stable environment; see the specific requirements given in the Technical Data
section of the specific datasheets.
In particular, keep units and cabinets away from the following:
High levels of dust
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High temperature and humidity
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Locations where it might became wet
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Vibration and impact
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Also, abide by the safety regulations of the connected devices.

Commissioning and testing

Activate security-, fire- and third party systems or devices only in the presence
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of the person responsible.
Inform people before the testing of alarm devices — consider the possibility of
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panic reactions.
Inform the alarm and fault receiving stations connected to the system before
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carrying out tests.
Safety regulations
Country-specific standards
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