Safety Concept - Siemens sinamics dcp Operating Instructions Manual

2.1

Safety concept

The SINAMICS DCP is subject to a comprehensive safety concept which, when properly
implemented, ensures safe installation, operation, servicing, and maintenance.
The safety concept encompasses safety components and functions to protect the device and
operators.
Safety components for personnel protection
● External components for the safety concept
Power contactors and fuses
● Enclosure
The touch protection is ensured according to EN 61800-5-1
Protection and monitoring functions of internal components
● Current converter protection by means of monitoring systems:
– Current monitoring
– Voltage monitoring
– Temperature monitoring of the heat sink
– Monitoring of the surrounding air temperature in the fan block
● Shutdown at a communication failure between the SINAMICS DCP and the higher-level
controller
SINAMICS DCP
Operating Instructions, 05/2016, A5E34382853K
Safety notes
2.1 Safety concept
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