About This Manual; Purpose Of This Manual; Required Basic Knowledge; Topics Dealt With - Siemens Sirius 3RK3 System Manual

About this manual

1.1

Purpose of this manual

This manual contains a detailed description of the Modular Safety System (in short: MSS)
3RK3 and its components. This manual provides you with the information you require for
configuring, commissioning and using the MSS. A typical safety application will provide you
with a clear and practice-oriented introduction to the system.
1.2

Required basic knowledge

A general knowledge of the following areas is needed in order to understand this manual:
● Low-voltage switchgear
● Digital circuit logic
● Automation systems
● Safety systems
1.3

Topics dealt with

This manual consists of instructive chapters for reference purposes. The table below
contains a list of the most important topics dealt with, along with their associated target
groups.
Subject
Product overview
Description
Installing/connecting
Wiring
Parameterizing/function library
Operation / commissioning
Diagnostics
Service
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Target group
Configuration engineers, planning engineers
Configuration engineers, planning engineers
Installation engineers, electricians, service and
maintenance personnel
Installation engineers, electricians, service and
maintenance personnel
Configuration engineers
Commissioning engineers, installation engineers, service
and maintenance personnel
Configuration engineers
Service and maintenance personnel
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