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i.Sense - SafetySheet

This Safety Sheet is part of the product documentation and contains all safety-relevant information for intended use, installation, commissioning and maintenance. It is structured in such a way that that the requirements for a traceable, verifiable and consistent disclosure of safety instructions in accordance with the applicable EU and national requirements; Changes are only allowed within the framework of the documented approval process.

The following information boards will appear a few times in the manual, they are classified so that the degree and type of hazard are marked.

DANGER!

Safety instructions marked DANGER indicate an imminent danger situation.

WARNING!

Safety instructions marked with WARNING indicate a possible dangerous situation. Ignoring the notice may lead to a serious or even fatal accident or property damage.

CAUTION!

Safety instructions marked with CAUTION indicate a possible dangerous situation. Failure to comply with the notice may lead to an accident or property damage.

NOTE!

Safety instructions marked with NOTE indicate a possible dangerous situation. Failure to comply with the notice may lead to property damage. General information and explanations are also marked in this way.

WARNING!

i.Cee.plus II is not a safety component within the meaning of the Machinery Directive and does not provide protection against personal injury. Failure to do so can lead to serious property damage and personal injury.

Qualified personnel

The i.Sense:modul II may only be operated and maintained by qualified specialists.

  • The staff must have read and understood this manual and any additional documentation that may exist.

  • Personnel must be familiar with all relevant applicable standards, regulations and accident prevention regulations.

  • The personnel must be able to foresee or recognize any hazards that may arise when using the controls.

  • Personnel must be able to ensure the safety of people and objects when using the sensor unit in the overall system.

  • Personnel must be trained in the handling of ESD sensitive equipment and must have all necessary Take precautions.

Compliance with EU Directives

The CE marking on the device confirms compliance with the following European directives:

Policy Description
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
2014/53/EU Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

The applicable directives are listed in the EU declaration of conformity of the respective device.

Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Notice

This product contains digital components. For such products, the Security requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847). The CRA specifies that software and connected devices must be used across the entire life cycle must be operated safely and kept up to date.

To ensure that you can use your system reliably and safely, please note:

  • Install deployed firmware and software updates regularly.
  • Use secure network and access settings.
  • Change default passwords immediately after commissioning.
  • Disable unnecessary interfaces or services.

If you see a technical anomaly or a possible security vulnerability , please report them via the official igus support channel: security@[manufacturer].com or via the service portal.

The CRA also requires users to have access to information on: Receive security support, known risks, and update processes. For more details, please refer to the documentation of this product or with your national market surveillance authority.

Note on the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821

Individual electronic components and sensors in this product may vary depending on the fall under the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821. This ordinance regulates goods that are used in both civilian and military area.

For export to countries outside the EU, a permit can therefore be obtained may be necessary. Whether this is true depends on the target market, the application and the respective technical configuration.

Please check before passing on or exporting the product:

  • whether there are export restrictions for your destination country,
  • whether your application is considered security-critical or military-grade,
  • whether a permit is required under applicable regulations.

For more information, please contact your national export control authority (e.g. BAFA in Germany) or in the official EU documents.)