Rules for safe operation
In order to ensure the safe operation of your equipment, implement the following measures,
adapting them to suit your conditions:
● An EMERGENCY OFF concept in accordance with the generally accepted rules of
● Additional measures for end position limiting of axes (e.g., hardware limit switches).
● Equipment and measures for protection of motors and power electronics in accordance
Further reading
Please also note the information in the following sections of this manual:
● Guidelines on Handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)
● For the configuration of a system with SIMATIC ET 200 I/O (e.g., ET 200S, ET 200M,
● For further information about EMC guidelines, we recommend the publication:
9.4.2
Standards and Regulations
VDE guideline compliance
During wiring, you must observe the appropriate VDE guidelines, in particular VDE 0100 and
VDE 0113 for tripping devices and short-circuit and overload protection.
System startup after certain events:
The following list identifies considerations required for startup of a system following certain
events.
● If the system starts up again following a voltage drop or power failure, all hazardous
● If the system starts up again after the EMERGENCY OFF apparatus is released, the
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current engineering practice (e.g., European Standards EN 60204, EN 418 and similar).
with the SINAMICS Installation Guidelines.
In addition, in order to identify hazards, we recommend that a risk analysis be conducted
on the complete system in accordance with the basic safety requirements set out in
Appendix 1 of EU Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC.
etc.), please refer to the manuals for the relevant ET 200 I/O system.
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operating states must be prevented from occurring. If necessary, force an EMERGENCY
OFF.
startup must not be unchecked or undefined.
Connections
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