Operation
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Operation
4.1
Installation
4.1.1
Safety instructions
Before installing and commissioning the EL components, please read the safety instructions in the foreword
of this documentation.
4.1.2
Instructions for ESD protection
Devices can be destroyed by electrostatic charging!
The devices contain electrostatically sensitive components which can be damaged by
improper handling.
• Please ensure you are electrostatically discharged when handling the components; also
avoid touching the spring contacts directly (see illustration).
• Avoid contact with highly insulating materials (synthetic fibers, plastic films etc.)
• When handling the components, ensure good grounding of the environment (workplace,
packaging and persons)
• Each bus station must be terminated on the right side with the EL9011 or EL9012 end cap
to ensure the protection class and ESD protection.
Fig. 5: Spring contacts of Beckhoff I/O components
4.1.3
Transport / storage
Use the original packaging in which the components were delivered for transporting and storing the EL
components.
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NOTE
Version: 2.0.0
EL9930