Safety Considerations - Newport i8-AL Operator's Manual

1.2 Safety Considerations

This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is
important to read this manual before installing or commissioning this
device as it contains important information relating to Safety and
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
This device is a panel mount device protected in accordance with
EN 61010-1:2001, electrical safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory. Installation of this
device should be done by qualified personnel. In order to ensure safe
operation, the following instructions should be followed.
This device has no power-on switch. An external switch or circuit-
breaker shall be included in the building installation as a disconnecting
device. It shall be marked to indicate this function, and it shall be in
close proximity to the equipment within easy reach of the operator.
The switch or circuit-breaker shall meet the relevant requirements of
IEC 947–1 and IEC 947-3 (International Electrotechnical Commission).
The switch shall not be incorporated in the main supply cord.
Furthermore, to provide protection against excessive energy being
drawn from the main supply in case of a fault in the equipment, an
overcurrent protection device shall be installed.
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the top of
the device housing.
• Always disconnect power before changing signal and power
connections.
• Do not use this device on a work bench without its case for
safety reasons.
• Do not operate this device in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
• Unit mounting should allow for adequate ventilation to ensure
device does not exceed operating temperature rating.
• Use electrical wires with adequate size to handle mechanical
strain and power requirements. Install without exposing bare wire
outside the connector to minimize electrical shock hazards.
EMC Considerations
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted-pair cables.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the device if
EMC problems persist.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
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