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1.3Definition of symbols1300Definition of symbols1-Einfhrung Zeichen
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.
NOTICE
This describes a situation in which the product or devices could
be damaged and also provides information on preventive measures that can be taken.
INFORMATION
This gives advice on applications and provides information on
special features, as well as highlighting areas within the text that
are of particular importance.
` Monitors shorts across the inputs through test pulse outputs
` Monitoring of shorts between the safety outputs
` Plug-in connection terminals (either cage clamp terminal or screw ter-
minal)
To be able to use the product you will need a chip card.
Chip cards are available with memories of 8 kByte and 32 kByte. For
large-scale projects we recommend the 32 kByte chip card (see Technical Catalogue). Accessories chapter).
The modular safety system PNOZmulti is used for the safety-related interruption of safety circuits and is designed for use on:
` E-STOP equipment
` Safety circuits in accordance with VDE 0113 Part 1 and EN 60204-1
CAUTION!
Inputs and outputs for standard functions must not be used for
safety-related applications.
Intended use includes making the electrical installation EMC-compliant.
The product is designed for use in an industrial environment. It is not
suitable for use in a domestic environment, as this can lead to interference.
3.1.1System requirements
System requirements3-Systemvoraussetzungen
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
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 prevention
` Have read and understood the safety guidelines given in this descrip-
tion
` Have a good knowledge of the generic and specialist standards ap-
plicable to the specific application.
3.2.2Warranty and liability
Warranty and liability3-Sich Gewhrleistung
3.2.3Disposal
Disposal3-Si ch Entsorgung
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 compo-
nents on the PCB boards, soldering work etc.).
` In safety-related applications, please comply with the mission time t
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in the safety-related characteristic data.
` When decommissioning, please comply with local regulations regard-
ing the disposal of electronic devices (e.g. Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act).
The unit meets all necessary conditions for safe operation. However,
you should always ensure that the following safety requirements are
met:
` This operating manual only describes the basic functions of the unit.
Information on the expanded functions such as cascading can be
found in the online help for the PNOZmulti Configurator and in the
PNOZmulti technical catalogue. Only use these functions after you
have read and understood the documentation. All necessary documentation can be found on the PNOZmulti Configurator CD.
` Adequate protection must be provided for all inductive consumers.
` Do not open the housing or make any unauthorised modifications.
` Please make sure you shut down the supply voltage when performing