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1.5
Proper Use
If the device is installed in a machine, converters may not be started up (i.e. intended operation
may not begin) until it has been determined that the machine complies with the regulations in
EC Directive 2006/42/EC (machine directive); DIN EN 60204-1; VDE 0113-1:2007-06 must be
observed.
Start-up (i.e. beginning intended operation) is only permitted if the EMV Directive
(2004/108/EC) is complied with.
The harmonised standards of series DIN EN 50178; VDE 0160:1998-04 have to be applied for
this drive control along with DIN EN 60439-1; VDE 0660-500:2005-01.
This drive control may not be operated in areas where there is a danger of explosion.
Repairs may only be performed by authorised repair bodies. Independent and unauthorised in-
tervention can result in death, injury and damage. The warranty provided by KOSTAL will be in-
validated in this case.
External mechanical loads such as stepping on the housing are not permitted.
Using drive units in equipment that is not fixed is considered as an exceptional
environmental condition and is only permitted if allowed by the standards and
guidelines applicable on site.
1.6
Responsibility
As a basic principle, electronic devices are not fail-proof. The operator and/or the contractor set-
ting up the machine or system is responsible for ensuring that the drive is moved to a safe state
if the device fails.
Section “Electrical equipment of machines” in DIN EN 60204-1; VDE 0113-1:2007-06, “Safety
of machinery” describes the safety requirements for electric control units. These are provided for
the safety of persons and machines, and in order to retain the functional capability of the ma-
chine or system; they have to be observed.
The function of an emergency-off feature does not have to result in the power supply for the
drive being switched off. In order to prevent danger, it can be useful to keep individual drives in
operation or initiate specific safety procedures. The performance of emergency-off measures is
evaluated by means of a risk assessment for the machine or system and its electrical equipment,
and is determined with a selection of the circuit category according to DIN EN 13849 “Safety of
machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems”.
