2 Notes on safety
About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted
rules of current technology. Even so, there is risk of injury and
damage to equipment if the following chapter and warnings in this
documentation are not followed.
ORead these instructions completely before working with the
product.
OKeep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to
all users at all times.
OAlways include the documentation when you pass the product
on to third parties.
Intended use
The Smart Pneumatics Monitor (SPM) is used to connect an AV
valve system to an IT system and has the function of a gateway.
The serial interface of the SPM (RS422 interface) may only be
connected to the SPM interface of the AV valve system. Only one
Ethernet connection in accordance with IEEE 802 may be
connected to the system's two Ethernet interfaces.
The Smart Pneumatics Monitor is intended for professional use
only.
The Smart Pneumatics Monitor may only be used for industrial
applications (class A). An individual license must be obtained from
the authorities or an inspection center for systems that are to be
used in a residential area (residential, business, and commercial
areas). In Germany, these individual licenses are issued by the
Regulating Agency for Telecommunications and Post
(Regulierungsbehörde für Telekommunikation und Post, Reg TP).
Improper use
Improper use of the product includes:
WUsing the gateway in explosive areas
WUsing the gateway as a safety component
The user is responsible for improper use of the product.
Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic
mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic knowledge, as well as
knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. In order to ensure
safe use, these activities may therefore only be carried out by
qualified technical personnel or an instructed person under the
direction and supervision of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards
and institute the appropriate safety measures, due to their
professional training, knowledge, and experience, as well as their
understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to the work to
be done. Qualified personnel must observe rules relevant to the
subject matter.
General safety instructions
WNote regulations for accident prevention and environmental
protection.
WObserve the regulations for explosive areas.
WObserve the safety instructions and regulations of the country
in which the product is used or operated.
WOnly use AVENTICS products that are in perfect working order.
WFollow all the instructions on the product.
WUse only accessories and spare parts approved by the
manufacturer.
WComply with technical data and ambient conditions listed in the
product documentation.
WYou may only commission the product if you have determined
that the end product (such as a machine or system) in which
the AVENTICS products are installed meets the country-
specific provisions, safety regulations, and standards for the
specific application.
Safety instructions related to the product
and technology
Responsibilities of the system owner
As the owner of a system that will be equipped with modules from
the SPM series, you are responsible for
Wensuring intended use,
Wensuring that operating employees receive regular instruction,
Wensuring that the operating conditions are in line with the
requirements for the safe use of the product,
Wensuring that cleaning intervals are determined and complied
with according to environmental stress factors at the
operating site,
Wensuring that ignition hazards that develop due to the
installation of system equipment are observed,
Wensuring that no unauthorized repairs are attempted if there is
a malfunction.
3 General Notices on Equipment
and Product Damage
4 Delivery Contents
W1 Smart Pneumatics Monitor
W1 set of operating instructions
CAUTION
Danger of injury if assembled under pressure or voltage!
Assembling when under pressure or voltage can lead to
injuries.
OMake sure that the relevant system component is not under
voltage or pressure before you assemble the product.
OProtect the system from being switched on.
NOTICE
Mechanical loads!
Damage to the
module
!
OMake sure that the module is securely fastened
mechanically, e.g. by mounting it on a rail.
Damage due to foreign bodies and water!
OMake sure that the module is operated in an environment
that complies with protection class IP20.
OIf protection class IP20 is not sufficient, protect the module
with appropriate housing.
AVENTICS | SPM | R412026734-BAL-001-AB | English 5
