This document is a translation of the original document.
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for internal purposes. Suggestions and comments for improving this documentation will be
gratefully received.
Source code from third-party manufacturers or open source software has been used for
some components. The relevant licence information is available on the Internet on the Pilz
homepage.
Pilz®, PIT®, PMI®, PNOZ®, Primo®, PSEN®, PSS®, PVIS®, SafetyBUS p®,
SafetyEYE®, SafetyNET p®, the spirit of safety® are registered and protected trademarks
of Pilz GmbH & Co. KG in some countries.
SD means Secure Digital
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Contents
Introduction4
Validity of documentation4
Using the documentation4
Definition of symbols4
Safety5
Intended use5
Safety regulations5
Safety assessment5
Use of qualified personnel5
Warranty and liability6
Disposal6
For your safety6
This documentation is valid for the product PIT es6/PIT esb6. It is valid until new documentation is published.
This operating manual explains the function and operation, describes the installation and
provides guidelines on how to connect the product.
Using the documentation
This document is intended for instruction. Only install and commission the product if you
have read and understood this document. The document should be retained for future reference.
Definition of symbols
Information that is particularly important is identified as follows:
DANGER!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation that poses
an immediate threat of serious injury and death and indicates preventive
measures that can be taken.
WARNING!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation that could
lead to serious injury and death and indicates preventive measures that can
be taken.
CAUTION!
This refers to a hazard that can lead to a less serious or minor injury plus
material damage, and also provides information on preventive measures
that can be taken.
This describes a situation in which the product or devices could be damaged and also provides information on preventive measures that can be
taken. It also highlights areas within the text that are of particular importance.
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PIT es6/PIT esb6
INFORMATION
This gives advice on applications and provides information on special features.
Safety
Intended use
The E-STOP pushbutton is intended for use in safety circuits in accordance with:
}EN 60204-1
}EN ISO 13849-1
CAUTION!
It must not be possible to defeat the E-STOP pushbuttons. Otherwise material damage and severe injuries may result, depending on the application.
The E-STOP pushbutton may not be used in place of other safety measures.
E-STOP pushbutton with key-release:
The key must be removed immediately after release and must be kept
safely.
The following is deemed improper use in particular:
}Any component, technical or electrical modification to the product
}Use of the product outside the areas described in this manual
}Use of the product outside the technical details (see chapter entitled "Technical
details [ 10]").
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 required 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 organisational 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 professional 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:
}Are familiar with the basic regulations concerning health and safety / accident preven-
tion
}Have read and understood the information provided in this description under "Safety"
}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
}The product was used contrary to the purpose for which it is intended
}Damage can be attributed to not having followed the guidelines in the manual
}Operating personnel are not suitably qualified
}Any type of modification has been made (e.g. exchanging components on the PCB
boards, soldering work etc.).
Disposal
}In safety-related applications, please comply with the mission time TM in the safety-re-
lated characteristic data.
}When decommissioning, please comply with local regulations regarding the disposal of
electronic devices (e.g. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act).
For your safety
The unit meets all the necessary conditions for safe operation. However, please note the
following:
}Check the function of the pushbutton before commissioning for the first time and then at
regular intervals (at least annually).
Unit features
PIT es are E-STOP pushbuttons. They are used to shut down plant and machine sections
in order to reduce or avert imminent or existing hazards to persons and damage to machinery or materials.
Features:
}Turn in either direction to release the E-STOP pushbutton
}Contact blocks for panel mounting with screw connection or flat connector
This product/these products meet the requirements of the directive 2006/42/EC for machinery of the European Parliament and of the Council. The complete EC Declaration of
Conformity is available on the Internet at www.pilz.com/downloads.
Representative: Norbert Fröhlich, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Felix-Wankel-Str. 2, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany