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Safety
Operation Manual Expansion Module SO CM-E
1800.202B.0-01 Date: 02/2019
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Safety
2.1 Overview
Our devices are state-of-the-art and comply with recognised safety regulations,
nevertheless hazards can arise. In this chapter:
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We provide information on residual risks and hazards that can emanate from
our devices on usage as intended.
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We warn about the foreseeable misuse of our devices.
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We refer to the necessary care and measures to be taken to prevent risks.
2.2 Measures for your safety
NOTE:
Your device is only allowed to be installed and placed in operation taking into
account the documentation for the related device family!
Our devices are quick and safe to operate. For your own safety and for the safe function
of your device, please be sure to observe the following points:
1.
Follow safety instructions for the devices
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Follow all safety instructions and warnings in the entire documentation related to the device series.
2.
Electric drives are dangerous:
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Due to electrical voltages up to 480 V AC and up to 800 V DC
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Even 3 min. after switching off the mains supply, dangerously high voltages of ≥50 V may
still be present (capacitor charge). So check that electrical power is not present! See also the
warning label on the front panel on the device.
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Rotating parts
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Automatically starting drives.
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Hot components and surfaces
3.
Protection against magnetic and/or electromagnetic fields during
installation and operation.
Persons fitted with heart pacemakers, metallic implants or hearing aids etc. must not be allowed
access to the following areas:
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Areas in the immediate vicinity of electrical equipment!
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Areas where electronics components and drive controllers are installed,
repaired and operated!
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Areas where motors are installed, repaired and operated!
Motors with permanent magnets pose particular hazards.
4.
During installation observe the following:
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Comply with connection conditions and technical data as per the documentation and the rating
plate!
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Comply with standards and directives on electrical installation, such as cable cross-section,
shielding, etc.!
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Do not touch electronic components or contacts!
Electrostatic discharge can harm people and destroy components!
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Take protection measures and use protective devices as per the applicable regulations
(e.g. EN 60204 or EN 61800-5-1)!
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Take "device earthing" protection measure!
5.
Ambient conditions
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Follow the instructions on the transport, storage and correct operation of the devices stated in
the operation manual in "A Appendix".
