Safety notes
Intended use
The IO-Link multiprotocol master serves as decentralized I/O and IO-Link Block for connection to a Profinet, Ethernet/IP or EtherCAT network and is intended for use in industrial applications.
The module may only be operated with an approved power supply. Only approved lines may be connected.
Proper function according to the specifications in the technical data is only assured when the product is used solely as described in the user’s guide and the respective documents as well as in compliance with the technical specifications and requirements and only with suitable original Balluff accessories.
Otherwise, there is deemed to be unintended use. Unintended use is not permitted and will result in the loss of warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer.
The product may only be operated in areas with physical access protection to the product and its interfaces and in protected networks (Level 0, see Cybersecurity).
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The product is not intended for the following applications and areas and may not be used there:
In safety-oriented applications in which personal safety depends on the device function (for exception see chapter Use in combination with safety modules (BNI XG5-538-… only))
In explosive atmospheres
General safety notes
Activities such as installation, connection and startup may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons whose technical training, cyber security training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations allows them to assess the work assigned to them, recognize possible hazards and take appropriate safety measures.
The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local safety regulations, maintaining a safe and cyber-secure operating environment, and taking appropriate measures to ensure that a defect in the product will not result in hazards to persons or equipment. This includes assessing cybersecurity risks and implementing the necessary cybersecurity measures for the operation of the machine.
The product must not be opened, modified or changed. If defects and unresolvable faults occur in the product, take it out of service and secure against unauthorized use.
Inadequate isolation of the product may result in damage and malfunction of the product or in the application due to unauthorized access or modification of data and settings or product availability.
BNI modules generally have good chemical and oil resistance. When used in aggressive media (e.g. chemicals, oils, lubricants and coolants) in high concentrations (e.g. due to low water content), the material resistance must be checked in advance for the specific application. In the event of failure or damage to the BNI modules due to these kinds of aggressive media, claims for defects are ruled out.
If BNI XG5-538-… modules are to be used in conjunction with Class B isolation, there must be no galvanic connection between US and UA networks. Example: US must not be used to apply a high level to pin 2 of a Class B port.
BNI XG…-302/505/508-… modules connect UA/GND and US/GND internally. If galvanic isolation is to be maintained, no mixed operation of BNI XG…-302/505/508-… and BNI XG5-538-… on the same US-UA networks may take place.
If the Class B ports are not to be used galvanically isolated and the system is to behave like an BNI XG5-508-…, UA/GND and US/GND must be connected.
Hot surfaces
The housing heats up under normal operating conditions. There is a risk of burn injuries. Avoid direct skin contact with the surface.
Cybersecurity
To operate the product in a cyber secure environment and to ensure the integrity of data, the following measures must be taken:
Check if the delivered product is an original and unmodified device delivered by Balluff GmbH. For more information, see Unpacking.
Perform a risk analysis with regard to cyber security and, based on the identified risks, plan and implement appropriate security measures for a secure environment for the product.
Only allow network access to the devices from outside to known and trusted devices and authorized users.
Only allow authorized personnel physical access to devices from outside.
Implement an information security management system (ISMS) to manage all information security measures.
Implement a firewall to separate the machine/ plantnetwork from the network outside the plant/ machine (company network, Internet) in order to prevent incoming connections to the product’s network interfaces in particular.
For further information, see: