Safety instructions
COMPAX-M / -S
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3. Safety instructions
3.1 General
dangers
General dangers when safety instructions are not complied with
The unit described contains leading edge technology and is operationally reliable.
However, hazards may occur if the unit is employed incorrectly or for improper use.
Energized, moving or rotating parts can
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cause fatal injury to the user
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cause material damage
Proper use
This unit is designed for use in high voltage units (VDE0160). This unit automates
motion processes. The ability to switch several units at once makes it possible to
combine several motion processes. Reciprocal interlocks must be installed in such
cases.
3.2
Safe working practices
The unit must be operated by skilled staff only.
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When used in this manual, the term "trained staff" refers to people who,
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due to their training, experience and knowledge of current standards,
guidelines, accident prevention regulations and operating conditions, have
received authorization from the head of health and safety at the site to perform
the necessary activities, while recognizing and avoiding any associated dangers
(definition of personnel as per VDE105 or IEC364)
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are familiar with first aid and the on-site safety equipment,
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have read and observed the safety instructions
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have read and observed the User Guide (or the section which applies to the
tasks to be executed).
This applies to all tasks relating to set-up, start-up, configuration, programming and
modification of the operating conditions, operating modes and maintenance.
Please note in particular the functions contained in the start-up manual relating to
operational readiness and emergency stop.
The User Guide must be present at the unit at all times.
3.3
Special safety instructions
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Check the arrangement of unit and documentation.
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Never disconnect the electrical connections when energized.
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Use safety equipment to ensure that moving or rotating parts cannot be touched.
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Ensure that the unit is in perfect working order before operation.
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Include the operational readiness and emergency stop functions of the unit (see
start-up manual) in the safety and emergency stop functions of your machine.
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Only operate unit with the front cover attached.
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Ensure mains module has sufficient nominal and peak power ratings.
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Ensure that the unit arrangement enables the units with higher power ratings to
be fitted more closely to the power unit than the units with lower ratings
(COMPAX-M).
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Ensure that motors and linear drive units (if available) are sufficiently secured.
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Ensure that all energized connectors cannot be touched. The unit carries
voltages ratings of up to 750V, which could fatally injure the operator.
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Please mind the limits of the mechanical equipment connected.
