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These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions are categorized into three groups, "Caution", "Warning" and "Danger" depending on the
level of hazard and damage, and the degree of emergency. They are all important notes for safety and
must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC), Japan Industrial Standards (JIS)
*1)
and
other safety regulations
*2)
.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power
– General rules relating to systems
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery --Electrical equipment of machines. (Part1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
JIS B 8370: General rules for pneumatic equipment.
JIS B 8361: General rules for hydraulic equipment.
JIS B 9960-1: Safety of machinery
– Electrical equipment for machines. (Part 1: General requirements)
JIS B 8433-1993: Manipulating industrial robots - Safety, etc.
*2) Labor Safety and Sanitation Law, etc
。
Caution
Caution
indicates a hazard with a low level of risk, which if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Warning
Warning
indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk,
which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Danger
Danger
indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the
responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also
continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with a view to giving
due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
An operator who is appropriately trained and experienced must perform the assembly, operation and maintenance
of machines or equipment.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.
The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after all energy
sources have been isolated and put into a safe mode.
2. Additionally, all driven objects should be contained in a safe manner. Follow all lock out procedures
necessary for the machinery.
the power from allsources is cut. Read and understand the specific product
precautions of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to be
used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a location exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping, vehicles,
military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and beverages,
emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or other applications
unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have adverseeffects on people, property, or animals especially those requiring special
safety requirements.
4.
If used in an interlock circuit, consider using a mechanical function as a redundant safety measure..
Perform periodical checks to confirm proper operation. Check the product regularly in order to confirm
normal operation.
ZVB Series
Safety Instructions
