Safety Instructions For Electromagnetic Fields (Emf) - Siemens SIMOTION C 230-2 Operating Instructions Manual

Fundamental safety instructions

1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)

Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions
Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that
may result in serious injury or death.
• Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning.
• Carry out a safety inspection for functions relevant to safety on the entire system, including
• Ensure that the safety functions used in your drives and automation tasks are adjusted and
• Perform a function test.
• Only put your plant into live operation once you have guaranteed that the functions
Note
Important safety notices for Safety Integrated functions
If you want to use Safety Integrated functions, you must observe the safety notices in the Safety
Integrated manuals.
Malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameter settings
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn
can lead to injuries or death.
• Protect the parameterization against unauthorized access.
• Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or
1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)
Danger to life from electromagnetic fields
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are generated by the operation of electrical power equipment
such as transformers, converters or motors.
People with pacemakers or implants are at a special risk in the immediate vicinity of these
devices/systems.
• Ensure that the persons involved are the necessary distance away (minimum 2 m).
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all safety-related components.
activated through appropriate parameterizing.
relevant to safety are running correctly.
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emergency off.
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Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E33441428B
SIMOTION C