2. Safety instructions for electric drives and controllers
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The following precautionary measures also apply without claim to
completeness:
VDE 0100
Regulations for setting up high-voltage systems
up to 1,000 volts
EN 60204
Electrical equipment for machines
EN 50178
Equipping high-voltage systems with electronic
devices
EN ISO 12100
Safety of machines – basic concepts, general
guidelines
EN 1050
Safety of machines – guidelines for risk
evaluation
EN 1037
Safety of machines – avoiding unintentional
starting up
EN ISO 13849-1
Safety-relevant parts of controllers
EN 61800-5-2
Variable-speed electric drives - functional safety
requirements
2.4.2
Safety instructions for assembly and maintenance
For assembling and maintaining the system, the relevant DIN, VDE, EN and IEC regulations
, as well as all national and local safety and accident prevention regulations must always
be observed. The system manufacturer or the user is responsible for ensuring that the
following regulations are observed:
Warning
The stepping motor controller may only be operated, maintained
and/or serviced by persons qualified and trained to work on or with
electrical devices.
Avoiding accidents, bodily injury and/or material damage:
Warning
The motor holding brake supplied as standard or an external
motor-holding brake controlled by the drive controller alone are not
suitable for protecting human beings.
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Vertical axes must be additionally secured against falling or
sliding down when the motor is switched off with, for example,
- mechanical locking of the vertical axis,
- external braking, safety catch or clamping devices or
- sufficient weight compensation of the axis.