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.

Reasonably foreseeable misuse

The product is not intended for the following applications and areas and may not be used there:

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, 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 that local safety regulations are observed.

In particular, the operator must take steps to ensure that a defect in the product will not result in hazards to persons or equipment.

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.

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.