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Safety and requirements for product use
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1.2.1
Technical requirements
General conditions for the correct and safe use of the product, which must be observed at all times:
Comply with the connection and environmental conditions of the motor controller (
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and all connected components specified in the technical data.
Only compliance with the limit values or load limits will enable operation of the product in compli
ance with the relevant safety regulations.
Observe the instructions and warnings in this documentation.
1.2.2
Qualification of the specialists (requirements for the personnel)
The device may only be set into operation by a qualified electrotechnician who is familiar with:
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the installation and operation of electrical control systems,
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the applicable regulations for operation of safety engineering systems,
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the applicable regulations on accident protection and industrial safety, and
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the documentation for the product.
1.2.3
Diagnostic coverage (DC)
Diagnostic coverage depends on the connection between the motor controller and the control loop
system as well as the implemented diagnostic measures
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If a potentially dangerous malfunction is recognised during the diagnostics, appropriate measures
must be taken to maintain the safety level.
Note
Check whether cross-circuit detection of the input circle and the connection wiring is
required in your application.
If necessary, use a safety switching device with cross-circuit detection for activation of
the safety function.
1.2.4
Range of application and certifications
The motor controller with integrated STO safety function is a safety-related part of the control systems.
The motor controller carries the CE mark.
Standards and test values which the product must comply with and fulfils can be found in the section
“Technical data” (
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Appendix A.1). The product-relevant EU directives can be found in the declaration
of conformity.
Certificates and the declaration of conformity for this product can be found at
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www.festo.com.
