
Chapter
2
Operating Instructions
UE 440/470
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On safety
2.3
Correct use
The safety controller UE 440/470 may only be used as intended in Section 2.2
"Applications of the device". It may only be used by specialist personnel and only at the
machine at which it was mounted and initially commissioned by specialist personnel in
accordance with these operating instructions.
SICK AG accepts no claims for liability if the equipment is used in any other way or if
modifications are made to the device, even in the context of mounting and installation.
2.4
General protective notes and protective measures
Observe the protective notes and measures!
Please observe the following items in order to ensure proper use of the safety controller
UE 440/470.
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When mounting, installing and using the UE 440/470, observe the standards and
directives applicable in your country.
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The national/international rules and regulations apply to the installation, use and
periodic technical inspection of the safety controller UE 440/470, in particular:
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Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.
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Provision and use of Directive 89/655/EEC.
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Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
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Work safety regulations/safety rules.
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Other relevant health and safety regulations.
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Manufacturers and owners of the machine on which a UE 440/470 is used are
responsible for obtaining and observing all applicable safety regulations and rules.
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The notes, in particular the test notes (see Chapter 8 "Commissioning" on Page 73) of
these operating instructions (e.g. on use, mounting, installation or integration into the
existing machine controller) must be observed.
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The tests must be carried out by specialist personnel or specially qualified and
authorised personnel and must be recorded and documented to ensure that the tests
can be reconstructed and retraced at any time by third parties.
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The operating instructions must be made available to the user of the machine where the
UE 440/470 is fitted. The machine operator is to be instructed in the use of the device
by specialist personnel and must be instructed to read the operating instructions.
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The external voltage supply of the devices must be capable of buffering brief mains
voltage failures of 20 ms as specified in EN 60 204. Suitable power supplies are
available as accessories from SICK (Siemens type series 6 EP 1).
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