Safety Notes; Intended Use; Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse; General Safety Notes - Balluff BIS U-4A7-082-01C-07-S4 Betriebsanleitung

BIS U-4A7-082- _1C-07-S4
Industrial RFID system - Read/write head
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Safety notes

2.1

Intended use

The BIS U-4A7 UHF-RFID read/write head with integrated
antenna and IO-Link interface forms an identification
system together with a machine controller (e.g. PLC) and
an IO-Link master. It is intended to be installed into a
machine or system and used in the industrial sector.
The BIS U-4A7 UHF-RFID read/write head may only be
operated within the approved countries (see information
sheet on conformity and approval) and in compliance with
the nationally applicable legal regulations.
Flawless function in accordance with the specifications in
the technical data is ensured only when using suitable
original Balluff accessories. Use of any other components
will void the warranty.
Non-approved use is not permitted and will result in the
loss of warranty and liability claims against the
manufacturer.
2.2

Reasonably foreseeable misuse

The product is not intended for the following applications
and areas and may not be used there:
– In safety-oriented applications in which personal safety
depends on the device function
– In explosive atmospheres
– In direct contact with food
2.3

General safety notes

Activities such as installation, connection and
commissioning may only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons whose technical
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge
of the relevant regulations allow them to assess the work
assigned to them, recognize possible hazards and take
appropriate safety measures.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that local safety
regulations are observed.
In particular, the operator must take steps to ensure that a
defect in the product will not result in hazards to persons
or equipment.
The product must not be opened, modified or changed. In
case of defects and unrepairable malfunctions of the
product, it must be taken out of operation and secured
against unauthorized use.
The BIS U identification system antenna emits ultra-high
frequency electromagnetic waves. IEC 62369 stipulates
that personnel must not remain within close range of the
UHF antenna for long periods (several hours).
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