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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMMUNICATION CONVERTER
IF-400
No.IF41E3 2007.06
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the IF-400 Communication Converter. This manual contains instructions for the
mounting, functions, operations and notes for operating the IF-400. To prevent accidents arising from the misuse
of this unit, please ensure the operator receives this manual.
Notes
This instrument should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual.
If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause a fire.
Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or malfunction may
occur.
Specifications and the contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are any doubts,
mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
This instrument is designed to be installed on a DIN rail within a control panel. If it is not, measures must be taken
to ensure that power terminals or other high voltage sections cannot be touched.
Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
Shinko Technos CO., LTD. is not liable for any damage or secondary damage(s) incurred as a result of using this
product, including any indirect damages.
Safety precautions
(Be sure to read these precautions before using this product.)
The safety precautions are classified into two categories: “Warning” and “Caution”.
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by
Caution may have serious consequences,
so be sure to follow the directions for correct usage.
Warning
Warning
To prevent an electric shock or fire, only Shinko or other qualified service personnel may handle the inner
assembly.
To prevent an electric shock, fire or damage to the instrument, parts replacement may only be undertaken
by Shinko or other qualified service personnel.
Safety precautions
To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this instrument.
This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring equipment.
Verify correct usage after consulting purpose of use with our agency or main office.
(Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)
External protection devices such as protection equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc. must
be installed, as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or injury to
personnel. Also proper periodic maintenance is required.
This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual.
Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the
instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.
Caution with respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of
weapons of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the end
users and the final use of this instrument.
In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not illegally exported.
Caution
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and
cause death or serious injury, if not carried out properly.
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause
superficial to medium injury or physical damage or may degrade
or damage the product, if not carried out properly.