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Safety
Operating Manual PNOZ m ES Powerlink
1003193EN02
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Safety
3.1
Intended use
The fieldbus module PNOZ m ES Powerlink is an expansion module of the configurable
control system PNOZmulti 2. It is used for communication between the configurable control
system PNOZmulti 2 and Ethernet POWERLINK. Ethernet POWERLINK is designed for
fast data exchange at field level. The expansion module PNOZ m ES Powerlink is a pass
ive subscriber (Controlled Node) of the Ethernet POWERLINK. The basic communication
functions with Ethernet POWERLINK conform to the System Description published by the
POWERLINK User Group (EPSG). The central controller (Managing Node) reads input in
formation from the slaves and writes output information to the slaves as part of each cycle.
As well as the cyclical transfer of usable data, the expansion module PNOZ m ES Power
link can also be used for diagnostic and commissioning functions.
The expansion module may only be connected to a base unit from the configurable control
system PNOZmulti (please refer to the document "PNOZmulti System Expansion" for de
tails of the base units that can be connected)
The configurable control system PNOZmulti is used for the safetyrelated interruption of
safety circuits and is designed for use in:
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ESTOP equipment
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Safety circuits in accordance with VDE 0113 Part 1 and EN 602041
The expansion module may not be used for safetyrelated functions.
Intended use includes making the electrical installation EMCcompliant. The product is de
signed for use in an industrial environment. It is not suitable for use in a domestic environ
ment, as this can lead to interference.
The following is deemed improper use in particular:
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Any component, technical or electrical modification to the product
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Use of the product outside the areas described in this manual
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Use of the product outside the technical details (see chapter entitled “Technical De
tails”)
3.2
System requirements
Please refer to the "Product Modifications" document in the "Version overview" section for
details of which versions of the base unit and PNOZmulti Configurator can be used for this
product.
3.3
Safety regulations
3.3.1
Use of qualified personnel
The products may only be assembled, installed, programmed, commissioned, operated,
maintained and decommissioned by competent persons.