≥ 30
≥ 30
≥ 25
Figure 6: Clearances for adequate air circulation
Required distance:
•
Above and below the module: ≥ 30 mm
•
In front of the module: ≥ 25 mm
4.4
Muting application
4.4.1
Safety notes for muting applications
The safety functions of a protective device are bypassed by muting.
WARNING
Restricted safety through muting
The dangerous state may not be stopped or not be stopped in a timely manner in the
event of non-compliance.
b
Observe the general safety specifications and protective measures.
b
You must always observe the following notes about how to use the muting function
correctly.
General safety notes for muting
b
Always observe the national, regional, and local regulations and standards that are
applicable to the application.
b
Make sure that the application is in line with an appropriate risk analysis and risk
avoidance strategy.
b
Muting must be setup to be carried out automatically but not be dependent on a
single electrical signal.
b
Never use muting to transport a person into the hazardous area.
b
Make sure that muting is only activated for as long as access to the hazardous
area remains blocked by the object responsible for triggering the muting condition.
b
Make sure that the muting condition is terminated as soon as the object has
finished passing through so that the protective device returns to its standard
non-bypassed status (i.e., it must be reactivated).
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