Fundamental Safety Instructions For Safety Integrated - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Function Manual

Fundamental safety instructions

1.2 Fundamental safety instructions for Safety Integrated

1.2 Fundamental safety instructions for Safety Integrated
Additional safety instructions and residual risks
Additional safety information and residual risks not specified in this section are included in
the relevant sections of this Function Manual.
Risk minimization through Safety Integrated
Safety Integrated can be used to minimize the level of risk associated with machines and
plants.
Machines and plants can only be operated safely in conjunction with Safety Integrated,
however, when the machine manufacturer:
• Precisely knows and observes this technical user documentation - including the
• Carefully constructs and configures the machine/plant. A careful and thorough
• Implements and validates all the measures required in accordance with the
The use of Safety Integrated does not replace the machine/plant risk assessment carried
out by the machine manufacturer as required by the EC machinery directive.
In addition to using Safety Integrated Functions, further risk reduction measures must be
implemented.
NOTICE
Danger to life as a result of inactive Safety Integrated Functions after powering up
The Safety Integrated Functions are only activated after the system has completely
powered up. System startup is a critical operating state with increased risk. When accidents
occur, this can result in death or severe injury.
• Make sure that the machine is safe during the system start-up.
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DANGER
documented limitations, safety information and residual risks.
acceptance test must then be performed by qualified personnel and the results
documented.
machine/plant risk analysis by means of the programmed and configured Safety
Integrated functions or by other means.
Function Manual, 12/2018, 6SL3097-5AR00-0BP1
Safety Integrated