Safety Information; Warnings About Optical Transceivers - Primation P-Ex OTR opis 100 User Manual

2 Safety Information

2.1 Warnings about optical transceivers

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The optical transceiver must only be installed in non-explosive areas.
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Ensure that the power is switched off during installation.
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The device must not be opened! Changes must not be made to the device.
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Components must not be exchanged or replaced. If components other than those
specified are used, blast proofing is no longer guaranteed.
This device is sealed at the factory. Do not open the device!
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The P-Ex OTR opis MC must be used with the transceivers built in ex works
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Connect the optical interfaces using prefabricated optical fiber cables
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Only "OUT" cables may be led into areas at risk of explosion.
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Protect the device from knocks and do not expose it to any corrosive/aggressive
fluids, steams or mists.
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The device must immediately be put out of operation if it is suspected that the
operating equipment can no longer be operated safely after harmful influences or
in the event of general problems (e.g. penetration of water or fluids, effect of
temperatures outside the specified range, etc.)
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General legal regulations or guidelines regarding safety at work, accident preven-
tion regulations and environmental protection laws must be followed, e.g. Be-
triebssicherheitsverordnung (BetrSichV, industrial safety act) or applicable na-
tional laws.
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For electrical systems, the relevant installation and operating regulations must be
followed.
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The rules for potentially explosive areas (Directive 99/92/EC) must be followed.
Prevent hazardous electrostatic charging by wearing suitable clothing and shoes.
Do not use rubber gloves or such like!
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Avoid exposure to heat outside of the specified temperature range (see section
3.2 "General Data"). Do not place the device close to sources of heat such as
heaters, air outlets of air conditioning systems, cookers or other devices (includ-
ing amplifiers) which emit heat.
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Avoid exposure to moisture.
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