2 Safety regulations
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2.6 Ensuring the safety of machinery or equipment
2.6.1 Elaborating and implementing a safety concept
The machine/system manufacturer and the company operating the
machine/system are responsible for the safety of the machine/system and
the application in which the machine/system is used. In order to use the
device described here, you must have first elaborated a suitable safety con-
cept for your machine or system. This includes a risk assessment in confor-
mity with the Directives and standards specified in the EU Declaration of
Conformity, etc.
2.6.2 Risk assessment, validation, and functional test
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Before using the device, carry out a risk assessment on the machine or
system.
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Validate your overall safety system.
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After every change that is relevant to safety, carry out a new validation.
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Carry out functional tests on a regular basis.
2.6.3 Achievable level of safety integrity
Functional safety is ensured for the device as an individual component. How-
ever, this does not guarantee the functional safety of the whole machine or
system. In order to be able to achieve the desired safety level for the entire
machine or system, define the safety requirements for the machine or sys-
tem and how they need to be implemented technically and organizationally.