SFERA LABS IMMS13X MKR Industrial Arduino PLC User Guide

June 3, 2024
SFERA LABS

Iono MKR Quick Reference
IMMS13X Iono MKR

IMMS13R Iono MKR with RTC
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IMMS13X MKR Industrial Arduino PLC

Be sure to always remove the power supply before installing or removing the Arduino board inside Iono MKR.
Iono MKR must be operated with the plastic case installed. Follow all applicable electrical safety standards, guidelines, specifications and regulations for installation, wiring and operations of Iono MKR modules. Carefully and fully read this Iono MKR user guide before installation.
Iono MKR is not authorised for use in safety-critical applications where a failure of the product would reasonably be expected to cause personal injury or death. Safety-critical applications include, without limitation, life support devices and systems, equipment or systems for the operation of nuclear facilities and weapons systems. Iono MKR is neither designed nor intended for use in military or aerospace applications or environments and for automotive applications or environment. Customer acknowledges and agrees that any such use of Iono MKR is solely at Customer’s risk, and that Customer is solely responsible for compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in connection with such use. Sfera Labs S.r.l. may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. The product information on the web site or materials is subject to change without notice. Iono and Sfera Labs are trademarks of Sfera Labs S.r.l. Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others.

Safety information

Carefully and fully read this user guide before installation and retain it for future reference.
Qualified personnel
The product described in this manual must be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task and installation environment, in accordance with all relevant documentation and safety instructions. A qualified person should be capable of fully identifying all installation and operation risks and avoid potential hazards when working with this product.
Hazard levels
This manual contains information you must observe to ensure your personal safety and prevent damage to property. Safety information in this manual are highlighted by the safety symbols below, graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate personal injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage of property.

Safety instructions

General safety instructions
Protect the unit against moisture, dirt and any kind of damage during transport, storage and operation. Do not operate the unit outside the specified technical data. Never open the housing. If not otherwise specified, install in closed housing (e.g. distribution cabinet). Earth the unit at the terminals provided, if existing, for this purpose. Do not obstruct cooling of the unit. Keep out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Life threatening voltages are present within and around an open control cabinet. When installing this product in a control cabinet or any other areas where dangerous voltages are present, always switch off the power supply to the cabinet or equipment.
WARNING
Risk of fire if not installed and operated properly. Follow all applicable electrical safety standards, guidelines, specifications and regulations for installation, wiring and operations of this product. Ensure that the product is properly installed and ventilated to prevent overheat.
NOTICE
The connection of expansion devices to this product may damage the product and other connected systems, and may violate safety rules and regulations regarding radio interference and electromagnetic compatibility. Use only appropriate tools when installing this product. Using excessive force with tools may damage the product, alter its characteristics or degrade its safety.
Battery
This product optionally uses a small lithium non-rechargeable battery to power its internal real time clock (RTC).
WARNING
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries and/or release of harmful substances.
Worn-out or defective batteries can compromise the function of this product.
Replace the RTC lithium battery before it is completely discharged. The lithium battery must be replaced only with an identical battery. See the “Replacing the RTC backup battery” section for instructions.
Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge, do not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C and protect from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty
Sfera Labs S.r.l. warrants that its products will conform to the specifications. This limited warranty lasts for one (1) year from the date of the sale. Sfera Labs S.r.l. shall not be liable for any defects that are caused by neglect, misuse or mistreatment by Customer, including improper installation or testing, or for any products that have been altered or modified in any way by Customer. Moreover, Sfera Labs S.r.l. shall not be liable for any defects that result from Customer’s design, specifications or instructions for such products. Testing and other quality control techniques are used to the extent that Sfera Labs S.r.l. deems necessary.
Warranty will not apply in the event of:

  • installation, maintenance and use contrary to the instructions and warnings provided by Sfera Labs S.r.l. or in conflict with legal regulations or technical specifications;
  • damages occurred due to: defects and/or abnormalities of the electrical wirings, defects or abnormal distribution, failure or fluctuation of electrical power, abnormal environmental conditions (such as dust or smoke, including cigarette smoke) and damages related to air conditioning systems or humidity control systems;
  • tampering;
  • damage due to natural events or force majeure or not related to the original defects, such as damage due to fire, flood, war, vandalism and similar events;
  • damage caused by use of the product outside of the limitations set in the technical specifications;
  • removal, modification of the serial number of the products or any other action which prevents its unique identification;
  • damage caused during transportations and shipment.

The complete Terms and Conditions document applicable to this product is available here: https://www.sferalabs.cc/terms-and-conditions/

Disposal

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems). This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Installation and use restrictions

Standards and regulations
The design and the setting up of electrical systems must be performed according to the relevant standards, guidelines, specifications and regulations of the relevant country. The installation, configuration and programming of the devices must be carried out by trained personnel.
The installation and wiring of connected devices must be performed according to the recommendations of the manufacturers (reported on the specific data sheet of the product) and according to the applicable standards.
All the relevant safety regulations, e.g. accident prevention regulations, law on technical work equipment, must also be observed.
Safety instructions
Carefully read the safety information section at the beginning of this document.
Set-up
For the first installation of the device proceed according to the following procedure: make sure all power supplies are disconnected install and wire the device according to the schematic diagrams on the specific data sheet of the product after completing the previous steps, switch on the 230 Vac supplying the power supply and the other related circuits.

Conformity Information

The declaration of conformity is available on the internet at the following address: https://www.sferalabs.cc/iono-mkr/
EU
This device complies with the essential requirements of the following directives and harmonised standards:
2014/35/UE (Low Voltage)
2014/30/UE (EMC)
EN61000-6-1:2007 (EMC Immunity for residential, commercial and light- industrial environments)
EN60664-1:2007 (Electrical safety)
EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011/AC:2012 (EMC Emission for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments)
2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU – Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
USA
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded Cables:
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Modifications: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Conditions of Operations:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003(B). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003(B) du Canada.
RCM AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
This product meets the requirements of the standard EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011/ AC:2012 – Emission for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments.

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