Safety | General safety precautions 2 2.1 General safety precautions Generally accepted safety precautions, in particular the applicable precautions relating to the handling of live electrical equipment, must be followed when operating the system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or damage to the device. It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict exists between the material contained in these instructions and the rules of a company using this system, the more stringent rules take precedence. 2.2 Intended use The product must only be operated when in proper and safe condition.
It is intended solely for the following use: Diagnostics and adjustment of HEIDENHAIN encoders with absolute and incremental interfaces Diagnostics and adjustment of HEIDENHAIN Corporate Group encoders with absolute or incremental interfaces Any other use or additional use of the product is considered improper use and can result in damage and hazards. The product supports the use of a wide variety of peripheral devices from different manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements on the intended use of these devices. The information on their intended use, which is provided in the respective documentation, must be observed.
If no such information has been supplied, it must be requested from the manufacturers concerned. 2.3 Improper use Any use not specified in 'Intended use' is considered improper use. The company operating the device is solely liable for any damage resulting from improper use. In particular, the following uses are not permitted:
Use with parts, cables or connections that are defective or do not comply with the applicable standards Use outdoors, or in potentially explosive environments or fire risk areas Use outside the operating conditions as detailed under "Specifications" Any alterations of the device or peripherals that have not been authorized by the manufacturers Use as a part of a safety function 18 HEIDENHAIN | PWT 100, PWT 101 | Operating Instructions | 07/2024