User's Manual
4 Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 10-14
Before using this product, read the Safety Information, Compliance information and all recommendations related to the
purchased wireless communications equipment found within the Installation and Commissioning section found within the
product user manual. The product user manual is available at www.schneider-electric.com
This environment is “enclosed”. It can be installed without any specific protection in areas with restricted access and low pollution
levels (not exceeding 2), for example; stations or control rooms which have neither machines nor any activity generating metallic
dust or other metallic particles. In other environments, it is recommended to follow rules as defined in the user manual. For the
definition of a restricted access location, please refer to the ETSI EN 60950 standard.
Environment
WARNING
HAZARD OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
•The QR450 must be installed in a restricted access location.
•Where an QB450 is to be operated between 60ºC and 70ºC (140°F and 158°F), it must be
installed in a restricted access location.
•Make sure that the operating temperature (equipment surrounding air) never exceeds 70 °C
(158 °F)
•Ensure all radio equipment is installed with a lightning arrestor.
•Ensure all connected equipment is grounded to the power source ground termination.
•Whereaninternalfuseistobereplaced,thereplacementfusemustbeofthespecied
type and current rating. Refer to fuse replacement instructions within the Product User
Manual before servicing.
•Ensure a matching load or antenna is attached to the RF port prior to applying power to
the device.
•RF Exposure - The radio equipment described in the Product User Manual emits low level
radio frequency energy. The concentrated energy may pose a health hazard depending
on the type of antenna used. To satisfy EU, FCC and Industry Canada requirements a
minimum separation distance should be maintained between the antenna of this device
and persons during operation as per the table below
Range of
Antenna gains
(dBd)
Minimum
Separation from
Antenna (Meters)
Minimum
Separation from
Antenna (Feet)
0 to 4 1.3
4
4 to 8 2.4
6.8
8 to 12 3.3
10.8
12 to 16 5.2
17
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
In order to improve the security of you installation, follow the rules below:
Wiring
Part A - Preface
WARNING
HAZARD OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Take every precaution at the installation to prevent a wrong activation of the wireless
communications equipment in case of malfunctioning. This equipment is not a
functional safety product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The radio modem can be damaged if there is any potential difference between the
chassis-ground, RS232 signal ground, power (-) input, or antenna coaxial shield.
Before connecting any wiring, ensure all components are earthed to a common
ground point.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.