Introduction And General Safety Notes; Purpose Of This Documentation; General Information; Correct Usage - Siemens SIPART PS2 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction and general safety notes

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Purpose of this documentation

These instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and using the
device.
It is aimed both at persons mechanically installing the device, connecting it electronically,
configuring the parameters and commissioning it as well as service and maintenance
engineers.
1.2

General information

This device left the factory free from safety problems. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, please observe the safety information and warnings
contained in these instructions.
1.3

Correct usage

The device may only be used for the purposes specified in these instructions.
Insofar as they are not expressly stated in these instructions, all changes to the device are
the sole responsibility of the user.
1.4

Laws and directives

The regulations of the test certification valid in your country are to be observed.
Electrical connection in hazardous zones with explosive atmospheres
The national directives and laws for hazardous areas valid in your country must be observed
for electrical connection. For example, in Germany these are:
● Operational safety regulations
● Directive for the installation of electrical systems in hazardous areas DIN EN 60079-14
SIPART PS2 with mechanical limit switch module
Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2007, A5E01179056-01
(previously VDE 0165, T1)
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