Omron CPM2C, Operation Manual

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6 EC Directives
6-1 Applicable Directives
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EMC Directives
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Low Voltage Directive
6-2 Concepts
EMC Directives
OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform to the related
EMC standards so that they can be more easily built into other devices or the
overall machine. The actual products have been checked for conformity to EMC
standards (see the following note). Whether the products conform to the stan-
dards in the system used by the customer, however, must be checked by the
customer.
EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC Direc-
tives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the
equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed. The cus-
tomer must, therefore, perform the final check to confirm that devices and the
overall machine conform to EMC standards.
Note Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN61131-2
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN50081-2
(Radiated emission: 10-m regulations)
Low Voltage Directive
Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to 1,000 VAC and 75 to
1,500 VDC meet the required safety standards for the PC (EN61131-2).
6-3 Conformance to EC Directives
The CPM2C PCs comply with EC Directives. To ensure that the machine or de-
vice in which the CPM2C PC is used complies with EC Directives, the PC must
be installed as follows:
1, 2, 3... 1. The CPM2C PC must be installed within a control panel.
2. Reinforced insulation or double insulation must be used for the DC power
supplies used for the communications and I/O power supplies.
3. CPM2C PCs complying with EC Directives also conform to the Common
Emission Standard (EN50081-2). Radiated emission characteristics (10-m
regulations) may vary depending on the configuration of the control panel
used, other devices connected to the control panel, wiring, and other condi-
tions. You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment
complies with EC Directives.
6-4 Relay Output Noise Reduction Methods
The CPM2C PCs conform to the Common Emission Standards (EN50081-2) of
the EMC Directives. However, the noise generated when the PC is switched ON
or OFF using the relay output may not satisfy these standards. In such a case, a
noise filter must be connected to the load side or other appropriate countermea-
sures must be provided external to the PC.
Countermeasures taken to satisfy the standards vary depending on the devices
on the load side, wiring, configuration of machines, etc. Following are examples
of countermeasures for reducing the generated noise.