Foreseeable Misuse - Festo CAMC-G-S3 Manual

1 Safety and requirements for product use
When suitable position transmitters are used and with suitable activation of the safety module, the
requirements are fulfilled in accordance with EN 61800-5-2 up to and including SIL3 and in accordance
with EN ISO 13849-1 up to and including Category 4 / PL e.
Depending on the encoders used for position recording, it is possible that only SIL2 is implemented
è Section 1.1.4.
The motor controller CMMP-AS-...-M3 with safety module CAMC-G-S3 is a product with safety-relevant
functions and is intended for installation in machines or automation systems. Use it only:
– in excellent technical condition,
– in its original state without unauthorised modifications,
– within the product's limits as defined by the technical data è Appendix A.1,
– in an industrial environment.
The safety module CAMC-G-S3 can be operated in all motor controllers CMMP-AS-...-M3 that have an
Ext3 slot for safety equipment. It cannot be plugged into one of the Ext1 or Ext2 slots for interfaces.
Please note
In the event of damage caused by unauthorised manipulation or improper use, the guar­
antee is invalidated and the manufacturer is not liable for damages.
1.1.3

Foreseeable misuse

The following misuses are among those not approved as intended use:
– use in a device other than the CMMP-AS-...-M3,
– use outdoors,
– use in non-industrial areas (residential areas),
– use outside the limits of the product defined in the technical data,
– unauthorised modifications.
Please note
– The STO function must not be used as the sole safety function for drives subject to
permanent torque (e.g. suspended loads). Take this into account through the use of
suitable measures, e. g. a clamping unit.
– Bypassing of safety equipment is not allowed.
– Repairs to the safety module are not allowed! A professional replacement of the
safety module is permissible.
The STO (Safe Torque Off ) function does not provide protection from electric shock, only
from hazardous movements! The drive is not disconnected from the power supply as is
required for electrical safety è hardware description, GDCP-CMMP-M3-HW-...
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