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AS-i 3.0 EtherNet/IP Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor
Safety
3.
Safety
3.1
Safety standard
The AS-I Safety Monitor has been developed, manufactured, tested and submit-
ted for type testing in accordance with the safety standards prevailing at the time
of testing. The safety requirements per Category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1,
SIL3 in accordance with EN 61 508 and Performance Level “e” in accordance
with EN ISO 13 849-1 are met by all devices.
Following a risk analysis you can sue the AS-I Safety Monitor in accordance with
its safety category as a shut-down protection device for protecting hazardous are-
as.
3.2
Intended use
3.2.1
Conditions of use
The AS-I Safety Monitor has been developed as a
shut-down protection device
for protecting hazardous areas on powered equipment.
3.2.2
Residual risks (EN 292-1)
The circuits suggested in this Manual have been tested and verified with the
greatest care. The prevailing standards and regulations are met when using the
components and wiring shown. Residual risks remain if:
•
There are any deviations from the suggested wiring concept which may result
in the connected safety-relevant assemblies or protective devices not being
incorporated or only insufficiently incorporated into the safety circuit.
•
The operator does not follow the prevailing safety regulations for operation,
setting and maintenance of the machine. Machine inspection and mainte-
nance intervals must be strictly observed.
3.3
Areas of application
The AS-I Safety Monitor, when properly used, enables the operation of sensor-
controlled personal protection equipment and additional safety components.
Information!
A detailed listing of the values for probability of failure (PFD values) can be found in
section <Safety-relevant characteristic data>.
Attention!
Protection of operating personnel and equipment is not provided is the device is
not used in accordance with its intended use.
Attention!
Manipulation of and changes to the devices other than expressly described in this
Manual are not permitted.
