EN-IST-JGIOT360-0321
2 Safety
2 Safety
2.1 General safety warnings
Intended use
The control unit has been designed to control the pneumatically controlled process
valves manufactured by Bardiani Valvole S.p.A..
It is possible to fit the J-Giotto Top® with a maximum of two solenoid valves for controlling the process
valve and up to a maximum of two inductive sensors for controlling the position.
For the electrical connections inside the control unit, there are two different configurations:
• LED terminal block: the LEDs indicate, in the presence of the relative inductive sensor, the status of
the valve: green light = valve open; yellow light = valve closed.
• 10-pole terminal block: no LEDs.
General warnings
• Always read the technical data carefully before machine installation, operation and maintenance.
• The J-Giotto Top must always be installed, operated and maintained by authorized personnel. Said
personnel must know and understand both the unit and the contents of the manual.
• Take care over any separate parts of the J-Giotto Top when removing it from its packaging.
• Always connect the air supply carefully and disconnect it after use.
• Always connect the power supply carefully and disconnect it after use.
• Never touch the moving parts in the J-Giotto Top or valves.
• Always handle detergents with care.
Prohibited use
Use of the control unit is not envisaged:
• for any operations other than those for which it was designed.
WARNING
The machine may not he used inside premises where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere or risk
of fire unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer (in the case of valves certified in accordance with
Directive 2014/34/EU please refer to the ATEX Manual).
WARNING
The control unit contains circuits classified as LOW VOLTAGE LIMITED ENERGY CIRCUIT. For correct use
in North America dimension the protection circuits in accordance with Standard UL508A.
WARNING
ALWAYS make sure the electrical and pneumatic connections are NOT active when executing operations
on the J-Giotto Top® and that the power supply voltage is only 24 Vdc.
BARDIANI VALVOLE S.p.A. declines all liability for installation,
use or maintenance which fails to comply with the indications
provided in this manual!
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