Siemens SINAMICS G120 Hardware Installation Manual page 11

NOTICE
Material damage due to loose power connections
Insufficient tightening torques or vibrations can result in loose electrical connections. This can
result in damage due to fire, device defects or malfunctions.
● Tighten all power connections with the specified tightening torques, e.g. line supply
● Check all power connections at regular intervals. This applies in particular after transport.
Danger to life due to fire spreading if housing is inadequate
Fire and smoke development can cause severe personal injury or material damage.
● Install devices without a protective housing in a metal control cabinet (or protect the device
● Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
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 particular risk in the immediate vicinity of this
equipment.
● If you have a heart pacemaker or implant, maintain a minimum distance of 2 m from
Danger to life through unexpected movement of machines when using mobile wireless
devices or mobile phones
Using mobile wireless devices or mobile phones with a transmit power > 1 W closer than
approx. 2 m to the components may cause the devices to malfunction, influence the functional
safety of machines therefore putting people at risk or causing material damage.
● Switch the wireless devices or mobile phones off in the immediate vicinity of the
PM240P-2 Power Modules
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connection, motor connection, DC link connections.
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by another equivalent measure) in such a way that contact with fire is prevented.
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electrical power equipment.
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components.
Fundamental safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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