Pilz PMCprimo 16+.00/0/1/6/4 - Manual (Page 5)

4 Manufacturer’s Declaration / Safety Regulations
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4 Manufacturer’s Declaration / Safety Regulations
4.1 Manufacturer’s declaration
The product is no machine within the scope of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EG, but a
component for installation into machines.
An initial start-up is prohibited until it has been noticed that the machinery or the electrical
system in which the motion control units are incorporated correspond to the requirements of the
EC-regulations.
4.2 Safety regulations
Warning!
Do not touch live mains and components – potentially fatal.
During initial operation it has to be assured that there will be no danger to personnel and
damage to machinery or equipment.
For this reason the following safety precautions must be taken.
Only qualified and well-trained specialists should work on the units to avoid any injury to
personnel or damage to machinery.
Warning!
As a general principle, electronic appliances are not failure-free.
The Installation and Operating Instructions must be read carefully and all safety regulations
observed before installation and initial operation as incorrect handling can cause injury to
personnel and damage to machinery.
• Only qualified and well-trained specialists who are familiar with the transportation,
installation, initial operation, maintenance and operation of the units, as well as with the
relevant standards, may carry out the corresponding works.
Technical data and information (type tag and documentation) must be observed.
• ESD-Danger!
Motion control units contain components which will be damaged by electrostatic discharge
if handled incorrectly.
Therefore: -before touching the motion control unit:
„Ensure that your own body is earthed”.
Always place the motion control unit on a conductive surface with good earth
connection.
Avoid touching contacts, components and plug connection.
• Never disconnect electrical connections when the motion control unit is connected to mains
power.
Do not open the covers and switch enclosures when the motion control unit is running.
Before opening the motion control units switch off mains power.
Wait at least 5 minutes before opening.
As a precaution test the intermediate circuit.
Open only when it is < 40 V
Based on the guideline 94/9/EC (ATEX guideline) this product is not suitable for the application
in potential explosive areas without evaluation of the conformity.