IFM Electronic AL19 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

IO-Link master

CabinetLine

AL19xx

80270670/00 10/2017

UK

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1 Preliminary note

Technical data, approvals, accessories and further information at
www.ifm.com.

2 Safety instructions

• Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire
service life.

• The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environ­mental conditions without any restrictions.

• Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ Functions and features).

• If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal
injury and/or damage to property may occur.

• The manufacturer assumes no liability or warranty for any consequences
caused by tampering with the product or incorrect use by the operator.

• Installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and maintenance of the
product must be carried out by qualified personnel authorised by the machine
operator.

• The plant manufacturer is responsible for the safety of the plant in which the
device is installed.

• If the device is used in a way that is not intended by the manufacturer, the
protection supported by the device may be impaired.

• Protect units and cables against damage.

3 Functions and features

The IO-Link master modules serve as a gateway between intelligent IO-Link
sensors and the field bus. The units with protection rating IP 20 are designed as a
control cabinet module for use in plant construction.

4 Symbols used

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Instructions

Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.

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4.1 Warnings used

WARNING

Warning of serious personal injury.
Death or serious irreversible injuries may result.

4.2 Safety symbols on the device

General warning on the device.
When this symbol appears, consider the corresponding section in the operating
instructions.

5 Installation

► Disconnect power before installation.

► Mount the unit in a control cabinet with a protection rating of at least IP 54 to

ensure protection against accidental contact with dangerous contact voltages
and against external influence. The control cabinet should be installed in accor-

dance with local and national rules and regulations.
► Mount the unit vertically on a DIN rail.
► Leave enough space between the unit and the top or bottom of the control

cabinet as well as to adjacent devices to enable air circulation and to avoid

inadmissible heating.

5.1 Installation instructions

Electrostatic discharge
The device contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrosta-

tic discharge.

► When handling the device, observe the necessary safety precautions against

electrostatic discharge (ESD).
► The device may only be operated when mounted on a grounded DIN rail.

WARNING

► Do not open the devices.

► Do not insert any objects into the devices.

► Prevent foreign bodies made of metal from penetrating.