Requirements For Special Applications; Safety Information - Siemens LDS 6 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

2.2 Safety information

Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device or its components have already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits or
the electrical specifications have not been observed, the safety of the device is no longer
ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a risk of explosion.
• Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe
• Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Technical
2.1

Requirements for special applications

Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions for
each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in systems
cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional information not covered by
these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application
department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be
encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and development
purposes.
2.2 Safety information
The device complies with the applicable safety standards. If the handling instructions and safety
information are observed, no dangers exist when using the device which could endanger the
health of personnel or result in damage to property.
You will find the safety information:
• In these operating instructions and in the (detailed) operating instructions of the device
• On the device
• On the device components
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specification (Page 37).
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