
ETAS Basic Safety Notices
ETAI12 User Guide 6
•Use the product only according to the specifications in the corresponding
User Guide. With any deviating operation, the product safety is longer
ensured.
•Observe the regulations applicable at the operating location concerning
electrical safety as well as the laws and regulations concerning work safety!
•Do not apply any voltages to the connections of the product that do not
correspond to the specifications of the respective connection.
•Connect only current circuits with safety extra-low voltage in accordance with
EN 61140 (degree of protection III) to the connections of the product.
•The power supply for the product must be safely disconnected from the
supply voltage. For example, use a car battery or a suitable lab power
supply.
•Use only lab power supplies with double protection to the supply system.
•Ensure that the connections of the power supply are easily accessible.
•The module does not have an operating voltage switch.
−Switch on the product by connecting the power supply cable with the
power supply or by switching on the power supply.
−Switch off the product by disconnecting it from the power supply or by
switching off the power supply.
Connect the power cord only with a vehicle battery or with a lab power
supply! A connection to power outlets is prohibited.
Route the power cord in such a way that it is protected against abrasion,
damages, deformation and kinking. Do not place any objects on the power
cord.
Never apply force to insert a plug into a socket. Ensure that there is no
contamination in and on the connection, that the plug fits the socket, and that
you correctly aligned the plugs with the connection.
Do not use the product in a wet or damp environment.
Do not use the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Keep the surfaces of the product clean and dry.
Potential Equalization
Danger from inadvertent current flow!
Depending on the design, the shield of the Ethernet cables can be connected
with the housing of the module. Install the products only on components with the
same electrical potential or isolate the products from the components.
Requirements for the technical State of the Product
The product is designed in accordance with state-of-the-art technology and
recognized safety rules. The product may be operated only in a technically flawless
condition and according to the intended purpose and with regard to safety and
dangers as stated in the respective product documentation. If the product is not