Beckhoff AMI8100, Operating Instructions Manual

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For your safety
14 ─── Version: 1.0 AMI8100
2.2
General safety instruc-
tions
This chapter provides you with instructions on safety when handling
the product. This product is not capable of stand-alone operation
and is therefore categorized as an incomplete machine. The product
must be installed in a machine or plant by the machine manufac-
turer. Read the documentation prepared by the machine manufac-
turer.
2.2.1
Before operation
Protective equipment
Do not remove or bypass any protective devices. Check all protec-
tive devices before operation. Make sure that all emergency
switches are present at all times and can be reached by you and
other people. People could be seriously or fatally injured by unpro-
tected machine parts.
Shut down and secure the machine or plant
Shut down the machine or plant. Secure the machine or plant
against being inadvertently started up.
Correctly ground electrical components or modules
Avoid electric shocks due to improper grounding of electrical compo-
nents or modules. Ground all conductive components according to
the specifications in the chapters "Electrical Installation" and "Me-
chanical Installation".
Keep the immediate environment clean
Keep your workplace and the surrounding area clean. Ensure safe
working.
Check safety pictograms
Check whether the designated pictograms are on the product. Re-
place missing or illegible stickers.
Observe tightening torques
Mount and repeatedly check connections and components, comply-
ing with the prescribed tightening torques.
Use the original packaging only
When shipping, transporting, storing and packing, use the original
packaging or conductive materials.