Intended Use

The I/O system is used to receive digital and analog signals from sensors and to control actuators. Higher-level controllers can be communicated with through fieldbus interfaces. The signals can be (pre-)processed with the controllers.

The products are open type devices and are designed for installation in an additional enclosure. In order to use them, it is connect to take protective measures suitable for the specific application.

• The products are intended for installation in automation technology systems.
• The products are designed for use in dry indoor rooms.
• Operation of the products in the industrial sector is permitted.
  Individual products are designed for residential, business and commercial areas as well as small businesses. To use an I/O system in residential, business and commercial areas, as well as in small businesses, the required emission of interference (emission limits) must be maintained.
• Operation of the products in other applications is only permitted if the corresponding conditions are met.

Improper Use

Improper use of the products is not permitted. Specifically, improper use occurs in the following cases:

• Non-observance of the intended use
• Use without protective measures in an environment in which moisture, salt water, salt spray mist, dust, corrosive fumes, gases, direct sunlight or ionizing radiation can occur
• Implementation of a Known Misuse
• Use of the products in areas with special risk that require continuous fault-free operation and in which failure or operation of the product can result in an imminent risk to life, limb or health or cause serious damage to property or the environment (such as the operation of nuclear power plants, weapon systems , aircraft and motor vehicles)

Known Misuse

Known misuse of the products is not permitted. Known misuse occurs in particular in the following cases:

• Use of the I/O system in residential, business and commercial areas, as well as small businesses, without prior checking of the information in the data sheet for the products used

Warranty and Liability

The provisions of the latest WAGO General Terms and Conditions of Deliveries and Services (GTC) apply as well as the Software License Terms for Standard Software (SW-License) applicable to software products und software embedded in WAGO hardware products, both available at: ü www.wago.com.

In particular, the warranty is void if:

• The products are used improperly.
• The deficiency (hardware and software configurations) is due to special instructions.
• Modifications to the hardware or software have been made by the user or third parties that are not described in this documentation and that has contributed to the fault.

Individual agreements always have priority.

Obligations of Installers/Operators

The installers and operators bear responsibility for the safety of an installation or a system assembled with the products. The installer/operator is responsible for proper construction and safety of the installation. All laws, standards, guidelines, local regulations and accepted technology standards and practices applicable at the time of installation, and the instructions in the the products’ Instructions for Use, must be complied with. In addition, the installment requirements for licensing must be observed. In the event of non-compliance, the products may not be operated within the scope of the approval.