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Safety and requirements for product use
Festo – GDCP-CAMC-G-S1-EN – 1412b – English
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The safety module CAMC-G-S1 can be operated in all motor controllers CMMP-AS-...-M3 that have an
Ext3 slot for safety equipment. It cannot be plugged into one of the Ext1 or Ext2 slots for interfaces.
Note
In the event of damage caused by unauthorised manipulation or use other than
intended, the guarantee is invalidated and the manufacturer is not liable for damages.
1.1.3
Possible incorrect application
Improper use includes the following possible cases of incorrect application:
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use in a device other than the CMMP-AS-…-M3,
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use outdoors,
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use in a non-industrial area (residential area),
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use in applications where switching off can result in hazardous movements or conditions.
Note
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The STO function is insufficient as the sole safety function for drives subject to
permanent torque (e.g. suspended loads).
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Bypassing of safety equipment is impermissible.
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Repairs on the module are impermissible!
The STO (Safe Torque Off ) function does not provide protection against electric shock,
only against hazardous movements!
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1.1.4
Achievable safety level,
Safety function to EN ISO 13849-1 / EN 61800-5-2
The safety module fulfills the requirements of
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Category 4 / PL e to EN ISO 13849-1,
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SIL CL 3 in accordance with EN 62061,
and can be used in applications up to cat. 4 / PL e to EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 to EN 61800-5-2 /
EN 62061 / IEC 61508.
The achievable safety level depends on the other components used to achieve a safety function.
