Notes For Machine Manufacturers - Siemens SIMATIC C7-613 Manual

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Notes for Machine Manufacturers

Introduction
The SIMATIC automation system is not a machine in the sense of the EC guideline
"Machinery". Consequently, no declaration of conformity exists with regard to the
EC guideline 89/392/EEC "Machinery".
EC Guideline 89/392/EEC "Machinery"
EC guideline 89/392/EEC "Machinery" regulates the requirements of machinery. In
this guideline, machinery is considered to include all associated parts or
mechanisms (cf. EN 292-1, Section 3.1).
SIMATIC is a part of the electrical equipment of a machine and must therefore be
included by the machine manufacturer in the declaration of conformity.
Electrical equipment of machinery in accordance with EN 60204
The standard EN 60204-1 (Safety of Machinery, General Requirements of the
Electrical Equipment of Machinery) is applicable for the electrical equipment of
machinery.
The following table is provided to help you with the declaration of conformity; it
indicates which criteria are applicable to SIMATIC in accordance with EN 60204-1
(June 1993 edition).
EN 60204-1 Subject / criterion
Section 4 General Requirements
Section 11.2 Digital I/O interfaces
Section 12.3 Programmable Equipment
Section 20.4 Dielectric Tests
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Comments
The requirements are satisfied if the devices are
mounted/installed in accordance with the installation
guidelines. You must also take into account the
explanations provided on previous pages.
The requirements are satisfied.
The requirements are satisfied if devicesfor protection
against changes to memory by unauthorized persons are
installed in lockable cabinets.
The requirements are satisfied.
Technical data
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