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Safety and requirements for product use
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Festo – GDCP-CMCA-B-INST-EN – 1405NH – English
1.1.3
Foreseeable misuse
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The safety circuit of the control system CMCA-...-B... is changed in its function.
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With the control system CMCA-...-B..., safety functions are implemented that are not described in
this documentation.
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A sufficient risk assessment has not been performed for the machine.
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There is no safety concept for the machine available.
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The safety circuit is not appropriate for the application.
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No verification and no validation of the switch in the machine have been performed.
1.2
Requirements for product use
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Provide this documentation to the following persons:
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design engineer
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assembler
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commissioner of the machine or system
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Comply with the specifications of the documentation. Follow all accompanying documentation and
the documentation of any associated accessories.
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Take the following into consideration for the destination:
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applicable legal regulations
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regulations and standards
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regulations of the testing organizations and insurers
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national specifications
For correct and safe use:
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Observe all warnings and notes.
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Comply with all load limits of the product and the connected components (
A.1 Technical data).
1.2.1
Qualification of specialized personnel
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The product should only be installed by specialized personnel with corresponding qualifications.
The following knowledge is required:
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installation and operation of electrical control systems
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applicable regulations for operating safety-engineering systems
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applicable regulations for accident protection and operational reliability
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documentation and mode of operation of the product
1.2.2
Range of application and certifications
Standards and test values that the product complies with and fulfills (
A.1 Technical data).
Certificates and declaration of conformity (
www.festo.com/sp).