The following AUMA product designations

 

·         „AUMA CDT 2020”

·         „AUMA Assistant App”

·         „AUMA Cloud“

 

are grouped under the concept of “CORALINK module” within this document.

 

I.          Safety and warning instructions

 

The following safety and warning instructions generally refer to software and applications provided by AUMA suitable for changing the status of a AUMA actuator system.

 

 

Qualification of staff

 

CAUTION:  Commissioning, operation or maintenance of AUMA actuator systems using CORALINK modules must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel authorised by the end user or contractor of the plant only. Prior to working with CORALINK modules, the staff must have thoroughly read and understood these instructions for use and, furthermore, know and observe officially recognised rules regarding occupational health and safety. The plant operator has to ensure that only authorised and qualified personnel have access to the actuator systems supported by CORALINK modules.

 

Safety instructions/warnings

 

WARNING: Prior to first commissioning:

 

Prior to first commissioning, it is important to check that all settings meet the requirements of the application. Incorrect settings might present a danger to the application, e.g. cause damage to the valve or the installation.

 

WARNING: When using CORALINK modules:

 

CORALINK modules enable the user to change the parameters of the actuator system. In particular, this includes critical values such as torque limits of the actuator system or setting of valve end positions. Issuing commands such as operation commands (operation in direction OPEN, operation in direction CLOSE, operation to SETPOINT position) are considered as critical actions.

 

After changing parameters or prior to issuing operation commands it is also important that all settings are further checked as to whether they still meet to the requirements of the application. In case of incorrect parametrisation, the actuator system might present a danger to the application, e.g. causing damage either to the valve or the installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II.         General user conditions

 

1.     These CORALINK modules are exclusively designed for business users and corporations including their employees for operating or servicing actuators of AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG and its affiliated companies. Provider of the CORALINK modules is AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG, Aumastr. 1, 79379 Muellheim/Germany (“AUMA“).

 

2.     In an enhanced version, the CORALINK modules will also integrate functions enabling the retrieval of technical documents and customer related business information from the AUMA enterprise resource planning system (refer to section 3 b). This requires registration.

 

3.     With the CORALINK modules, the user can

 

a)    read, change and write back parameters of the supported AUMA actuator system. This enables commissioning, programming and controlling actuators or releasing operation commands.

 

b)    With the enhanced version, documentation (relating to the order), as well as general information on AUMA actuators can be accessed in a simple and straightforward manner. By scanning the Data Matrix code on the actuator name plate, the device can be identified immediately. As an alternative, the user can manually enter the actuator's serial number or a dedicated AUMA order number. In offline mode, the serial number is stored and the requested documents will be provided within the CORALINK modules at a later stage once an internet connection is available.

 

c)     Use AUMA Cloud services if relevant. In the basic version, the AUMA Cloud services provide users among others with the option to perform calculations (e.g. actuator uptime), KPI measurement and obtain further information and data on the AUMA actuator to support preventive maintenance based on actual load and demands. The CORALINK Plus option allows management of more than 100 devices and includes an enhanced scope of functions, among others an Excel import functions for easy access to asset management.

 

4.     AUMA reserves the right to extend, improve or modify functions and services provided at any time.

 

5.     Content is maintained with utmost care. However, we cannot assume any liability that the documentation and information accessible through the CORALINK modules is current, accurate and complete. Furthermore, AUMA neither guarantees perfect function nor continuous availability (24/7) of the provided information or non-occurrence of technical malfunctions.

 

 

6.     The user has to register first in order to access order-specific data or to be able to use AUMA Cloud services. The user is obliged to enter the correct and complete personal and corporate data requested during registration. The data shall be updated by him or her in case of changes. Users may update their user settings when logged on to the AUMA SOFTWARE.

 

 

7.     Users may only register once. (If you forgot your password, you can request a new password using the "Forgot password?" function). Multiple user accounts for a single company are possible. AUMA will activate the user account after verification of the user data. AUMA reserves the right to deny activation to any user without the need to provide a reason.

 

8.     Users commit themselves not to disclose their password to third parties (not even on request).

 

The user shall be liable for damage caused by non-observance of these Terms of Use in particular by non-observance of the safety and warning instructions.

 

He or she shall furthermore be liable for any possible damage incurred as a result of third parties having obtained knowledge of their password due to culpable conduct. This applies in particular to unauthorised access to order-related information. In the event that the user's password has been stolen or if the user obtains knowledge that their password is being unlawfully used by a third party, the user must immediately inform AUMA using the contact form provided on the website. AUMA reserves the right to temporarily deactivate user accounts if misuse or violation of the present Terms of Use is suspected.

  

9.   Liability for damages and claims for compensation of wasted expenditure, no matter what the legal basis may be, shall be determined as follows:

 

a)    AUMA shall assume unlimited liability for any damage caused by wilful or gross negligence by its legal representatives or vicarious agents.

 

b)    In case of violation of essential contractual obligations by ordinary negligence by AUMA, the obligation for compensation shall be limited to the typical contractual, foreseeable damage. Furthermore, liability for damage caused by ordinary negligence shall be excluded. Paragraph d) shall remain unaffected. A contractual obligation shall be considered as essential if the fulfilment of this obligation is a prerequisite for the performance of this contract and the user can trust on the fulfilment of this obligation.

 

c)     In case of section 9(b), AUMA shall by liable for any individual case of damage to the amount of Euro 5,000; liability shall, however, be limited to a maximum of Euro 10,000 per year.

 

d)    Liability for personal injuries, i.e. injuries to life, body or health shall be unlimited. Statutory compulsory liability, for example in compliance with the Product Liability Act, remains unaffected.

 

e)    In case of loss of data or destruction of data, the AUMA shall only be liable to the extent the destruction was caused by wilful or gross negligence or due to a violation of an essential contractual obligation. A contractual obligation shall be considered as essential if the fulfilment of this obligation is a prerequisite for the performance of this contract and the contractor can trust on the fulfilment of this obligation. AUMA’s liability is limited to the damage which would have occurred in case of due data backup by the contractor.

 

f)      All claims under section 9 will lapse within 1 year; the statute of limitation will start in compliance with § 199 (1) BGB [German Civil Code]. This shall not apply to case of liability due to wilful or gross negligence, in case of personal injury or in cases of mandatory liability.

 

10.    All trademarks and design elements used on our websites are the intellectual property of AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG or its licensors. In particular, this applies to AUMA Riester trademarks, illustrations, name plates, company logos and emblems. Any duplication or use (or parts thereof) in electronic media or printed publications and their publication (also on the Internet) is permitted with the prior written consent of AUMA. Copyright protected brand marks or trademarks of third parties are subject to the provisions of the applicable trademark regulations and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners.

 

11.  The Terms of Use shall be governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. Place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from these Terms of Use and use of the individual CORALINK modules irrespective of the legal grounds shall be the registered office of AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG in Muellheim, Germany.