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1. Application
The Ex-PMR 1000 is a radio unit that does not require registration in many
European countries (446 MHz range) for industrial use in potentially explosive
areas of zones 2 and 1 or 22 in accordance with Directive 1999/92/EC
(ATEX 137).
2. Safety instructions
These operating instructions contain information and safety regulations that
must be followed to ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit under the
described conditions. Failure to follow the information and instructions can
have dangerous consequences or may contravene applicable regulations.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before starting to use
the unit! In the event of any doubt or discrepancies (e.g. due to translation
or printing errors), the German version of these operating instructions shall
govern.
3. Errors and load restrictions
If there is any risk that the safety or integrity of the unit has been compro-
mised, the unit must be taken out of operation immediately and removed from
the Ex-area without delay. Action must be taken to prevent the device from
being accidentally placed into operation again. We recommend that the unit
should be sent to the manufacturer to be examined.
The safety and reliability of the unit may be at risk if, for example:
- visible damage is evident on the housing.
- the unit has been subjected to excessive loads for which it is not designed.
- the unit has been improperly stored.
- the unit has been damaged in transit,
- inscriptions or lettering on the unit are illegible.
- malfunctions occur.
- permitted tolerances or threshold values have been exceeded.
4. Safety regulations
Any person using the unit must observe the standard safety regulations and
read the certificate to prevent incorrect operation or abuse of the unit.
The following additional safety regulations must also be observed:
- The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area.
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