Preventive maintenance
Always replace, never repair, a malfunctioning FlexController. Replace a malfunctioning FlexController immediately.
The maximum product life time of the FlexController is 20 years. Production date is marked on the front of the FlexController. When reaching maximum product life time the FlexController shall be replaced and put permanently out of order.

A. Production date
When a FlexController is replaced the safety functionality must be tested in a safe manner before normal operation is resumed.