BECKHOFF EL6930 - Manual (Page 56)

Operation
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4.5 Maintenance
The TwinSAFE terminals are maintenance-free!
WARNING
Observe the specified environmental conditions!
Please ensure that the TwinSAFE terminals are only stored and operated under the
specified conditions (see technical data).
If the terminal is operated outside the permitted temperature range it will switch to the Global Fault state
(see section
Diagnose ).
4.5.1 Cleaning
Protect the TwinSAFE terminals from unacceptable soling during operation and storage!
If the TwinSAFE terminals were subjected to unacceptable soiling it may no longer be operated!
WARNING
Have soiled terminals checked!
Cleaning of the TwinSAFE terminals by the user is not permitted!
Please send soiled terminals to the manufacturer for inspection and cleaning!
4.6 Service life
The TwinSAFE terminals are designed for a service life of 20 years.
Due to the high diagnostic coverage within the lifecycle no special proof tests are required.
4.6.1 Decommissioning
DANGER
Serious risk of injury!
Bring the bus system into a safe, de-energized state before starting disassembly of the
Bus Terminals!
4.6.2 Disposal
In order to dispose of the device, it must be removed and fully dismantled.
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Housing components (polycarbonate, polyamide (PA6.6)) are suitable for plastic recycling.
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Metal parts can be sent for metal recycling.
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Electronic parts such as disk drives and circuit boards must be disposed of in accordance with
national electronics scrap regulations.