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Start-up
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes the general precautions to be taken before starting up the
safety system for the first time.
Safety considerations
The start-up may only be carried out by a qualified electrical professional who has
appropriate knowledge on functional, machine and process safety. The safety
instructions must be followed during the start-up. See the drive and the safety
component specific safety instructions in the individual product manuals.
WARNING! Until all the safety functionality is validated, the system must not
be considered safe.
Note: The safety of the machine users must be ensured in each phase of the
application life cycle (eg, commissioning, start-up, maintenance, etc.).
Checks
Before starting the system for the first time, make sure that
• the installation has been checked, according to the individual product checklists
(drive, safety component) and the checklists provided in this document (see
chapter
Installation checklists ).
• all necessary configuration steps have been completed
• all tools are cleared from the installation area to prevent short circuits and
projectiles
• starting the system does not cause any danger.