
Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Information on the operating instructions.............................................. 5
1.2 Scope......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Explanation of symbols............................................................................ 6
1.4 Further information................................................................................... 7
1.5 Complementary software......................................................................... 7
2 Safety information............................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended use............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Improper use............................................................................................. 9
2.3 Cybersecurity............................................................................................ 9
2.4 Limitation of liability................................................................................. 9
2.5 Modifications and conversions................................................................ 9
2.6 Requirements for skilled persons and operating personnel.................. 10
2.7 Operational safety and particular hazards.............................................. 11
3 Product description........................................................................... 13
3.1 Product ID.................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Product characteristics............................................................................ 15
4 Transport and storage....................................................................... 22
4.1 Transport................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................. 22
4.3 Transport inspection................................................................................. 22
4.4 Storage...................................................................................................... 22
5 Mounting............................................................................................. 24
5.1 Overview of mounting procedure............................................................. 24
5.2 Preparation for mounting......................................................................... 24
5.3 Mounting location..................................................................................... 26
5.4 Mounting the device................................................................................. 27
5.5 Mounting external components............................................................... 28
6 Electrical installation........................................................................ 29
6.1 Safety......................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Pin assignments of electrical connections............................................. 32
6.3 Instructions for electrical installation when the ambient temperature
can fall below 0 °C................................................................................... 34
7 Commissioning.................................................................................. 36
7.1 Overview of the commissioning steps..................................................... 36
8 Operation............................................................................................ 38
8.1 Operating options..................................................................................... 38
8.2 Status indicators....................................................................................... 38
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