Notes For Machine Manufacturers - Siemens S5-135U/155U System Manual

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Notes for Machine Manufacturers

Introduction The SIMATIC programmable controller is not a machine in the sense of the
EC Directive on machines. Therefore, there is no declaration of conformity
for SIMATIC as regards the EC Directive 89/392/EEC on machines.
EC Directive The EC Directive 89/392/EEC on machines controls machine requirements.
89/392/EEC on
Here, a machine is understood to be the entire sum of devices or parts
Machines involved (see also EN 292-1, paragraph 3.1).
SIMATIC is part of the electrical equipment for a machine and must
therefore be included in the procedure for checking conformity by the
machine manufacturer.
Electrical
The EN 60204-1 standard (machine safety, general requirements for the
Equipment for
electrical equipment for machines) applies to the electrical equipment for
Machines to EN
machines.
60204
The following table should help you with the declaration of conformity and
shows which criteria apply to EN 60204-1 (as at June 1993) for SIMATIC.
EN 60204-1
Para. 4 General requirements
Para. 11.2 Digital I/O interfaces
Para. 12.3 Programmable equipment
Para. 20.4 Voltage tests
1-6
Subject/Criterion
Requirements are fulfilled if the machines are
assembled/installed according to the
installation guidelines.
See also the explanations on the previous
pages.
Requirements are fulfilled.
Requirements are fulfilled if the machines are
installed in lockable cabinets to protect them
from memory modifications by unauthorized
persons.
Requirements are fulfilled.
Remarks
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