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1. For your safety
Purpose of this manual
This user manual provides information about how the SI Unit works, its operating and connection elements,
and its parameter settings.
Validity of the user manual
This user manual is valid for the EX260-FPS1 in the version indicated on the inner cover page, as well as for
the same or later versions if replaced with the devices of the same type.
1.1. General safety notes
WARNING: Risk of injury
Depending on the application, inappropriate use of the SI Unit may result in serious injury.
Observe all the safety notes and warning instructions provided in this section and elsewhere in this user
manual.
1.1.1. Qualified personnel
Within the context of this user manual, qualified personnel are persons who, because of their education,
experience and instruction, and their knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, accident prevention,
and service conditions, have been authorized to carry out any required operations, and who are able to
recognize and avoid any possible dangers.
Furthermore, knowledge of the following topics and SI Units is required:
Non-safety-related target system (e.g. PROFINET)
PROFIsafe
Components used
EX260-FPS1 SI Unit range
Operation of the software tools
Safety regulations in the field of application
In the context of the use of the PROFIsafe system, the following operations must only be carried out by
qualified personnel:
Planning
Configuration, parameterization, programming
Installation, commissioning, servicing
Maintenance, decommissioning
1.1.2. Documentation
Observe all information in this user manual and the accompanying documents: refer to
Section 1.5
"Documentation"
.
1.1.3. Safety of personnel and equipment
The safety of personnel and equipment can only be assured if the SI Unit is used correctly: refer to
Section
1.4.1 "Intended use"
.
1.1.4. Error detection
Depending on the wiring and the parameterization, the SI Unit detects errors within the safety equipment.
1.1.5. Do not carry out any repairs or modifications
It is prohibited for the user to carry out repair work or make modifications to the SI Unit. The housing must
not be opened. The SI Unit is protected against tampering by means of security labels. The security label is
damaged in the event of unauthorized repairs or opening of the housing. In this case, the correct operation
of the safety product can no longer be ensured.
In the event of an unrecoverable error, send the product to SMC or contact SMC immediately.
1.1.6. Mismatching and polarity reversal of connections
Take care to avoid the mismatching, polarity reversal or tampering of connections.
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