General safety notes and protective measures, Environmental protection – Rockwell Automation 842E EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoder User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 842E-UM001A-EN-P May 2012
Chapter 1
Safety
Considerations for the safety of personnel and systems must be provided by the
constructor of the system as per statutory regulations.
Due to its design, the 842E EtherNet/IP encoder can only be operated within an
EtherNet/IP network. It is necessary to comply with the EtherNet/IP
specifications and guidelines for setting up a EtherNet/IP network.
In case of any other usage or modifications to the 842E EtherNet/IP, e.g. opening
the housing during mounting and electrical installation, or in case of
modifications to the Rockwell Automation software, any claims against Rockwell
Automation under warranty will be rendered void.
General safety notes and
protective measures
Environmental protection
Please note the following information on disposal.
ATTENTION
Please observe the following procedures in order to ensure the correct and safe
use of the 842E EtherNet/IP encoder.
The encoder is to be installed and maintained by trained and qualified
personnel with knowledge of electronics, precision mechanics and control
system programming. It is necessary to comply with the related standards
covering the technical safety stipulations.
All safety regulations are to be met by all persons who are installing, operating
or maintaining the device:
• The operating instructions must always be available and must always be
followed.
• Unqualified personnel are not allowed to be present in the vicinity of the
system during installation.
• The system is to be installed in accordance with all applicable safety
regulations and the mounting instructions.
• All work safety regulations of the applicable countries are to be followed during
installation.
• Failure to follow all applicable health and safety regulations may result in
personal injury or damage to the system.
• The current and voltage sources in the encoder are designed in accordance with
all applicable technical regulations.
Assembly
Material
Disposal
Packaging
Cardboard
Waste paper
Shaft
Stainless steel
Scrap metal
Flange
Aluminum
Scrap metal
Housing
Aluminum Die-cast
Scrap metal
Electronic assemblies
Various
Hazardous waste