Operating Instructions – Safety-Related BST Brake Module
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How to use this documentation
General Information
Safety-Rated BST Brake Module
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General Information
1.1
How to use this documentation
The documentation is part of the product and contains important information. The
documentation is for everyone who works with this product.
The documentation must be accessible and legible. Make sure that persons responsible
for the system and its operation, as well as persons who work independently with the
software and the connected units from SEW-EURODRIVE, have read through the doc-
umentation carefully and understood it. If you are unclear about any of the information
in this documentation, or if you require further information, contact SEW-EURODRIVE.
1.2
Structure of the safety notes
1.2.1
Meaning of the signal words
The following table shows the grading and meaning of the signal words for safety notes,
notes on potential risks of damage to property, and other notes.
1.2.2
Structure of the section-related safety notes
Section safety notes do not apply to a specific action, but to several actions pertaining
to one subject. The used symbols indicate either a general or a specific hazard.
This is the formal structure of a section safety note:
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Structure of the embedded safety notes
Embedded safety notes are directly integrated in the instructions just before the descrip-
tion of the dangerous action.
This is the formal structure of an embedded safety note:
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SIGNAL WORD
Nature and source of hazard.
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded.
– Measure(s) to prevent the danger.
Signal word
Meaning
Consequences if disregarded
DANGER
Imminent danger
Severe or fatal injuries
WARNING
Possible dangerous situation
Severe or fatal injuries
CAUTION
Possible dangerous situation
Minor injuries
NOTICE
Possible damage to property
Damage to the drive system or its
environment
INFORMATION
Useful information or tip: Simpli-
fies the handling of the drive
system.
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger.
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded.
• Measure(s) to prevent the danger.
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