
4
Particular safety instructions
Type 8742 / 8746
4 PARTICULAR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Danger!
Risk of explosion when removing the female connector.
▶After wiring of the device, screw the impact protection cover to
protect the M12 female connector from disconnection without
tools.
▶Before removing the female connector disconnect the power
supply.
Risk of explosion when opening the device.
▶Only open the blind plug if no Ex. atmosphere is present.
▶No Ex. atmosphere must be present when setting the type of field
bus or replacing the configuration memory.
▶Before commissioning tighten the mounting screws to protect the
shock protection cover against removal without tools.
Risk of explosion due to electrostatic discharge.
In the event of a sudden discharge, electrostatically charged
devices or persons present a risk of explosion in the Ex. area.
▶Take appropriate measures to ensure that there can be no elec-
trostatic charging in the Ex. area.
▶Only clean the surface of the devices by gently wiping with a damp
or anti-static cloth.
Danger!
To prevent the risk of explosion, observe not only the safety
instructions in the Operating Instructions for operation in the
Ex. area, but also the following:
▶Observe information on temperature class, ambient temperature,
protection rating, torque and voltage.
▶Do not use devices in areas where there is gas or dust with a
lower ignition temperature than indicated on the label for Ex. area.
▶Installation, operation and maintenance must be performed by
qualified technicians only.
▶Observe the applicable safety regulations (also national safety
regulations) as well as the general rules of technology for construc-
tion and operation.
▶Do not repair the device yourself, but replace it with an equivalent
device.
▶The device must only be repaired by the manufacturer.
▶Do not expose the device to any mechanical and/or thermal loads
which will exceed the limits given in the Operating Instructions.
▶Use only cables which have been approved for the respective
application area and which have been connected according to
the related mounting instructions.
▶The IP protection rating is only guaranteed if a round connector
compliant with IEC 61076-2-101 or the provided M12 sealing
cap is used.
▶In an Ex. atmosphere, the M12 fixed connector must be
equipped with a female connector compliant with
IEC 61076-2-101, overmolded with plastic, or with the provided
M12 sealing cap.
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