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3 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not make allowance for any contingencies
and events which may arise during assembly, operation and maintenance.
The operator is responsible for observing the location-specic safety
regulations, also with reference to the personnel.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure the following:
▶Do not make any changes to the device and do not subject it to
mechanical stress.
▶Secure device or system to prevent unintentional activation.
▶Only trained technicians may perform installation and maintenance
work.
▶Install the device according to the regulations applicable in the
country.
▶After an interruption in the power supply, ensure that the process is
restarted in a controlled manner.
▶Observe the general rules of technology.
2 INTENDED USE
Non-intended use of the device may be dangerous to people,
nearby equipment and the environment.
▶The I/O module Type ME44 collects, converts and compares physi-
cal measurement data from external sensors or receives switching
commands from büS participants via the büS interface. This mea-
surement data or these switching commands are relayed to external
actuators or to büS participants via the büS interface.
Use the device
▶only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recom-
mended and authorized by Bürkert.
▶only in conjunction with the BPX3 backplane and the ME43 eldbus
gateway.
▶only when in perfect condition and always ensure proper storage,
transportation, installation and operation.
▶only as intended.
2.1 Denition of terms
The designations “device” or “I/O module” used in these instructions
apply to the I/O modules of device Type ME44.
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