Measures For Operator Protection In Electromagnetic Fields; Residual Risks - Siemens SINAMICS GM150 Operating And Installation Instructions

Safety instructions

2.8 Residual risks

Note
Installations that include converters must be equipped with additional monitoring and protective
devices to fulfill safety requirements. Follow technical equipment legislation and accident
prevention regulations.
Note
The converter will be supplied on request without an electromechanical door interlocking
system if space is restricted. In this instance, the customer must provide an access interlock
system compliant with IEC 61800-5 /-1.
Note
The drive does not have a grounding breaker at the input/output. The system operator must,
therefore, ensure that there is sufficient grounding.
2.7.5

Measures for operator protection in electromagnetic fields

The plant operator is responsible for taking the following appropriate measures (labels and
hazard warnings) to adequately protect operating personnel against any possible risk.
● Observe the relevant nationally applicable health and safety regulations or the applicable
● Display adequate hazard warning notices on the installation.
● Place barriers around hazardous areas.
● Take measures, e.g. using shields, to reduce electromagnetic fields at their source.
● Make sure that personnel are wearing the appropriate protective gear.
2.8 Residual risks
According to the EU machinery directive, machine manufacturers / plant operators must
conduct a risk assessment of their machine. Plant operators must conduct a risk assessment
of their plant. In particular, pay attention to Annex 1 "General Principles" of the EU machinery
directive.
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national regulations in the country of installation. In Germany, "electromagnetic fields" are
subject to regulations BGV B11 and BGR B11 stipulated by the German statutory industrial
accident insurance institution.
SINAMICS GM150 6SL3815-2LN41-4AA2
Operating Instructions 04/2017