This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control
and automation engineering who are familiar with the applicable national
standards. It is essential that the following notes and explanations are
followed when installing and commissioning these components.
Liability Conditions
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the
products described satisfy all the requirements for safety, including all the
relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described
are, however, constantly under development. For this reason, the
documentation may not always be have been fully checked for consistency
with the performance data, standards or other characteristics described.
None of the statements in this manual represent a guarantee for as set out
in § 443 of the German Civil Code or a statement about the assumed use
according to the contract as set out in § 434 para. 1 clause 1 no. 1 of the
German Civil Code. In the event that it contains technical or editorial errors,
we retain the right to make alterations at any time and without warning. No
claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied
may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams and descriptions in this
documentation.
Before opening the control panel housing, and whenever the control
panel is not being used for control purposes (such as during
functional checks after a repair), all parts of the equipment must first
be switched off, after which the control panel is to be disconnected
from the equipment.
Disconnect the device by unplugging the connectors on the Control Panel
side.
Items of equipment that have been switched off must be secured
against being switched on again.
The supply voltage must be disconnected before the housing of the
Control Panel is opened.
Assembly work on the Control Panel during operation may damage the
panel:
• if metal objects such as screws or tools fall onto operating circuit
boards.
• if connecting cables internal to the control panel are removed or
inserted during operation
National regulations
depending on the machine
type
Procedure in the event of a
fault
Read the operating
instructions
Software knowledge
The operator must ensure that
• the Control Panel is only used for its intended purpose (see
Product Description section);
• the Control Panel is only operated in a sound condition and in
working order;
• the instruction manual is in good condition and complete, and
always available for reference at the place of installation of the
Control Panel;
• the Control Panel is operated, maintained and repaired only by
suitably qualified and authorised personnel.
• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational
safety and environmental protection aspects, and is familiar with
the operating manual and in particular the safety notes contained
herein.
• none of the safety and warning notes attached to the Control Panel
are removed, and all notes remain legible.
Depending on the type of machine and plant in which the Control Panel is
used, national regulations governing the controllers of such machines will
apply, and must be observed by the operator. These regulations cover,
amongst other things, the intervals between inspections of the controller.
The operator must initiate such inspections in good time.
In the event of faults at the Control Panel, the list in the section
Troubleshooting can be used to determine the measures to be taken.
Operator requirements
Anyone who uses the Control Panel must have read these operating
instructions.
Every user must be familiar with any of the functions of the software
installed on the PC that he can reach.
UL-Certificate of Compilance
We herewith confirm that the Control Panel CP78xx of Beckhoff
Automation GmbH & Co.KG meets the requirements of the Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.® (UL)-standard:
Certificate Number: 280607 – E220403
Report Reference: E220403, April 16th, 2007
Issue Date: 2007 June 28