Instructions For Inverters With No Grounding Switch; Measures For Operator Protection In Electromagnetic Fields; Residual Risks - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Operating Instructions Manual

1.6.4

Instructions for inverters with no grounding switch

Note
The drive does not have a grounding breaker at the input/output. The system operator must,
therefore, ensure that there is sufficient grounding.
1.6.5

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
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.
● 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.
1.7

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.
Siemens Drives & PLCs
Applications for Cabinet Modules, liquid cooled
Operating Instructions, 04/2015, A5E35974555A
Safety notes
1.7 Residual risks
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