Fundamental Safety Instructions; Operator's Obligation To Exercise Diligence - Beckhoff CP22 Series Manual

2.3

Fundamental safety instructions

The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the device.
Application conditions
• Do not use the device under extreme environmental conditions.
• Only use the device in hazardous areas if it is explicitly designed for this purpose.
• Do not carry out any work on the device while it is live. Always switch off the supply voltage for the
device before mounting it, replacing device components or rectifying malfunctions. This does not apply
to the replacement of hard disks in a RAID configuration.
• Never plug or unplug connectors during thunderstorms. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Ensure that the device has a protective and functional earth connection.
Damage to property, loss of data and impairment of functions
• If you change the hardware and software configurations, you must keep within the specified limits of
power consumption and power loss (please refer to the respective data sheet).
• Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation engineering background, operate the
device. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to property and loss of data.
• In the case of a 24 V DC power supply unit, fuse the power supply line according to its cross-section to
protect the supply line in the event of a short circuit.
• In case of fire, extinguish the device with powder or nitrogen.
2.4

Operator's obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that
• the products are used only for their intended purpose (see Chapter 2.2 Intended use [} 6]).
• the products are only operated in sound condition and in working order.
• the products are operated only by suitably qualified and authorized personnel.
• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational safety and environmental protection
aspects, and is familiar with the operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions contained
herein.
• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the
location where the products are used.
CP22xx Version: 2.9
For your safety
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