PSEN ma2.1p-11/-31
Operating Manual PSEN ma2.1p-11/-31
22191-EN-02
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Safety regulations
Safety assessment
Before using a unit it is necessary to perform a safety assessment in accordance with the
Machinery Directive.
Functional safety is guaranteed for the product as a single component. However, this does
not guarantee the functional safety of the overall plant/machine. In order to achieve the re-
quired safety level for the overall plant/machine, define the safety requirements for the
plant/machine and then define how these must be implemented from a technical and organ-
isational standpoint.
Use of qualified personnel
The products may only be assembled, installed, programmed, commissioned, operated,
maintained and decommissioned by competent persons.
A competent person is someone who, because of their training, experience and current pro-
fessional activity, has the specialist knowledge required to test, assess and operate the
work equipment, devices, systems, plant and machinery in accordance with the general
standards and guidelines for safety technology.
It is the company’s responsibility only to employ personnel who:
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Are familiar with the basic regulations concerning health and safety / accident preven-
tion
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Have read and understood the information provided in this description under "Safety"
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And have a good knowledge of the generic and specialist standards applicable to the
specific application.
Warranty and liability
All claims to warranty and liability will be rendered invalid if
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The product was used contrary to the purpose for which it is intended
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Damage can be attributed to not having followed the guidelines in the manual
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Operating personnel are not suitably qualified
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Any type of modification has been made (e.g. exchanging components on the PCB
boards, soldering work etc.).
Disposal
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In safety-related applications, please comply with the mission time T
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in the safety-re-
lated characteristic data.
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When decommissioning, please comply with local regulations regarding the disposal of
electronic devices (e.g. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act).
