Emerson FB1200 Quick Start Manual page 2

Device Safety Considerations
Reading these Instructions
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Before operating the device, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety
implications. In some situations, improperly using this device may result in damage or injury.
Keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference. Note that these instructions
may not cover all details or variations in equipment or cover every possible situation
regarding installation, operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not
covered sufficiently in the text, immediately contact Customer Support for further
information.
Protecting Operating Processes
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A failure of this device — for whatever reason -- may leave an operating process without
appropriate protection and could result in possible damage to property or injury to persons.
To protect against this, you should review the need for additional backup equipment or
provide alternate means of protection (such as alarm devices, output limiting, fail-safe
valves, relief valves, emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.). Contact Remote
Automation Solutions for additional information.
Returning Equipment
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If you need to return any equipment to Remote Automation Solutions, it is your
responsibility to ensure that the equipment has been cleaned to safe levels, as defined
and/or determined by applicable federal, state and/or local law regulations or codes. You
also agree to indemnify Remote Automation Solutions and hold Remote Automation
Solutions harmless from any liability or damage which Remote Automation Solutions may
incur or suffer due to your failure to ensure device cleanliness.
Grounding Equipment
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Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance
with OSHA rules and regulations as specified in Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems,
29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S, dated: April 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the
National Electrical Code). You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic instruments that
include electrically operated devices such as lights, switches, relays, alarms, or chart drives.
Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
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This device contains sensitive electronic components which be damaged by exposure to an
ESD voltage. Depending on the magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic
operation or complete failure of the equipment. Ensure that you correctly care for and
handle ESD-sensitive components.
System Training
A well-trained workforce is critical to the success of your operation. Knowing how to correctly install,
configure, program, calibrate, and trouble-shoot your Emerson equipment provides your engineers
and technicians with the skills and confidence to optimize your investment. Remote Automation
Solutions offers a variety of ways for your personnel to acquire essential system expertise. Our full-
time professional instructors can conduct classroom training at several of our corporate offices, at
your site, or even at your regional Emerson office. You can also receive the same quality training via
our live, interactive Emerson Virtual Classroom and save on travel costs. For our complete schedule
and further information, contact the Remote Automation Solutions Training Department at 800-
338-8158 or email us at education@emerson.com.