User Manual Pegasus 70xx seriesTechnical data subject to change without notice.Issue 01/2010 Page 9 of 443 Safety and SecurityNoteFor an efficient and safe operation of your Pegasus 70xx series, it is importantthat you read this information before use!Your Pegasus 70xx series is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic productsever developed. With it, you can stay in contact with your office, your home, emergencyservices and others, wherever service is provided.This chapter contains important information on the safe and reliable use of the Pegasus70xx series device. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the Pegasus70xx cellular engine series.Your Pegasus 70xx series device utilizes the GSM standard for cellular technology.GSM is a newer radio frequency („RF“) technology than the current FM technology thathas been used for radio communications for decades. The GSM standard has beenestablished for use in the European community and elsewhere. Your Pegasus 70xxseries is actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out and receivesradio frequency energy. When you use your modem, the cellular system handling yourcalls controls both the radio frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.SIM cards, not included in the scope of delivery of the device, are needed for using theacquired devices. The SIM cards can be obtained e.g. from specific providers. The useof the SIM cards can result in additional costs, which must be borne by the purchaser(customer) of the devices. The seller does not cover the extra costs involved in using thedevices. The seller gives no recommendation on the use of specific SIM cards and doesnot give any assurance either that the devices will be usable with all available SIM cards.The seller will not cover any other costs incurred when this device is used in acustomer’s application.The device is factory-sealed. Do not open it!The device may be opened in the factory only!Danger!Protect the device from impact effects! Do not expose the equipment to corrosive/aggressive liquids, vapors or mist! Take the equipment out of the hazardous areaimmediately if it malfunctions or if the enclosure is damaged and bring it into the safearea to put it out of operation!Put the device out of operation immediately also if you suspect that the operatingequipment can no longer be operated safely after harmful effects or generalirregularities (e.g. penetration of water, fluids, effect of temperatures outside thespecified range etc.).3.1 General Information3.2 Notes of Handling