Siemens SIMATIC V2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety instructions2.2 Notes on useIFP V2, IFP V2 PRO, IFP V2 ETHOperating Instructions, 03/2023, A5E46641410-AE 31EnvironmentNOTICEAmbient conditions and chemical resistanceAmbient conditions not suited for the device can adversely affect operation. Chemicalagents, such as detergents or operating material, can change the color, shape and structureof the device surface. The device may be damaged. This may lead to malfunctions.For this reason, observe the following precautionary measures:• Only operate the device in closed rooms. Failure to comply with these instructions willrender the warranty null and void.• Only operate the device in the ambient conditions specified in the technicalspecifications.• Protect the rear of a built-in device and a PRO device open for mounting from dust andmoisture.• The device may not be used in harsh operating environments, such as areas subject toacidic vapors or gases, without additional protective measures (e.g. a clean air supply).• Only use suitable detergents. For IFPs, observe the information about chemicalresistance on the Internet(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/39718396).TFT displaysNOTICEBurn-in effectA permanently displayed two-color or multi-color picture can cause a burn-in effect, i.e. thepicture remains dimly visible for a certain period of time. The longer the image is burned in,the longer the image will last. In extreme cases, the image is permanently displayed.The dim image usually disappears by itself if the screen remains switched off for a long timeor displays changing content, e.g. when the screen saver is active. Screen savers that useactive black when the backlight is on reduce the burn-in effect.• Switch on the screensaver.BacklightThe brightness of the backlight decreases incrementally during operational life. You canextend the service life of the display and backlight by taking the following measures:• Reduce the backlight.• Observe the backlight operating time.Additional information is available in the section "Technical specifications of the IFPs(Page 124)".