Rockwell Automation 440G-EMAS, User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 440G-UM003A-EN-P - February 2020 7
Chapter
1
Safety Information
Introduction
This chapter contains general safety information about the safety switch.
Further information about specific product use situations can be found in the
relevant chapters.
Intended Use
The 440G electromagnetic safety switch is a transponder safety switch with a
locking function, which is controlled without contact by actuators and is suitable
for the following applications:
• Monitoring of movable physical guards
• Locking device for process protection
The safety switch must only be used within the limits of the prescribed and
specified technical data and operating conditions.
Incorrect use, improper modification of, or tampering with the safety switch
invalidates any warranty from Rockwell Automation; in addition, any
responsibility and liability of Rockwell Automation for damage and secondary
damage that this action causes is excluded.
The safety switch is not suitable for the ambient conditions such as, but not
limited, to the following:
• Applications in which the dangerous state cannot be ended immediately
(stopping time)
• Radioactivity (exception: natural radioactivity)
• Vacuum or high pressure
• High UV load
• In the vicinity of low-frequency RFID devices
• In the vicinity of magnetic fields
ATTENTION: Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
If non-compliant, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine may not be
stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
• Read this publication carefully and make sure that you understand the content
fully before working with the device.
• Follow all safety notes in this publication.