Safety
notices
MC11 Control Unit
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66650 6.0
Using the drive systems in medical applications
This DewertOkin product meets the safety requirements described in
IEC 60601-1.
We strongly recommend that the end product (including all its components) which you are manu-
facturing for a medical application should also comply with the safety requirements found in IEC
60601-1.
You should make sure that the mechanical movement of the motor in your end product poses no
risk of injury. Conduct a risk analysis for the end product for this purpose. You should also include
safety notices in the instructions for the end product and technical safeguards in your product to
eliminate any risk.
2.2
Selection and qualification of personnel
This MC11 control unit should only be installed into the end product by someone who has comple-
ted training in electronic motor assembly or has equivalent qualifications.
You should only install the MC11 control unit when you are qualified to do so. Otherwise, a properly
qualified person should be found for this task.
2.3
Notice on safety during operations
Basic safety rules must be followed in order to ensure that the end product can be continually ope-
rated in a safe manner. These rules must be observed while using the end product and while instal-
ling the MC11 control unit.
These rules and safety measures can be categorized as follows:
•
Construction measures before the installation (refer to the "Ensuring operational reliability dur-
ing installation" section in the "Installation" Chapter)
•
Safety fundamentals during the installation of the MC11 control unit and during cable and wire
routing (refer to the "Electrical connection" section in the "Installation" Chapter)
•
Basic safety rules during operation (refer to the "Operating notes" Chapter).
•
The creation of a manual for the end product which contains these and other safety rules.
2.3.1
Creating a user's manual
The manufacturer of the end product must create a manual for the users of that product. The safety
notices in the end-product manual must be written based on the end product's risk assessment.
2.3.2
Electrical safety
WARNING
Be careful; there is a risk of electrical shock! Be sure to unplug the power cord on the
MC11 control unit before you begin assembly!
The MC11 control unit should not be opened! You must properly dispose of malfunctioning or bro-
ken units.
