
Chapter
8
Operating Instructions
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Commissioning
8.2
Full approval of the application
You may only commission the system if full approval was successful. Full approval may
only be performed by professionals trained accordingly.
The full approval includes the following items to be checked:
Check whether the attachment of components to the connections corresponds to the
required category in accordance with EN 954-1.
Check the devices connected to the safety controller in accordance with the test notes
from the accompanying operating instructions.
For this purpose, the operating instructions of the ESPE from SICK AG contain the
chapter "Tests before the first commissioning", and a "Manufacturer’s checklist" is found
in the "Annex" chapter.
Clearly mark all connection cables and plugs at the safety controller.
Perform a complete verification of the safety functions of the system in each operating
mode. Observe the response times of the individual operating modes of the application
in particular (see Chapter 11.1 "Response times of OSSDs A and B" Page 86).
Completely document the configuration of the system, the individual devices and the
result of the safety check.
8.3
Test notes
8.3.1
Tests before the first commissioning
The purpose of the initial-commissioning tests is to confirm the safety requirements
specified in the national/international rules and regulations, especially in the Machine and
Work Equipment Directive (EC Conformity).
Check the effectiveness of the protective device mounted to the machine, using all
selectable operating modes as specified in the checklist in the Annex (see Checklist for
the manufacturer on Page 97).
Ensure that the operating personnel of the machine fitted with the safety controller is
instructed by the specialist personnel of the machine owner before beginning work.
Arranging the instruction is the responsibility of the machine owner.
Annex 13.2 of this document shows a checklist for review by the manufacturer and OEM.
Use this checklist as a reference before commissioning the system for the first time.
8.3.2
Regular inspection of the protective device by qualified personnel
Check the system, following the inspection intervals specified in the national rules and
regulations. This procedure ensures that any changes on the machine or manipulations
of the protective device are detected before use/re-use.
If any modifications have been made to the machine or the protective device, or if the
safety controller has been changed or repaired, the system must be checked again as
specified in the checklist in the Annex.
8.3.3
Daily functional checks of the protective device
The effectiveness of the protective device must be checked daily by authorised
commissioned persons.
Note