System Features; Certification; Safety Instructions - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Function Manual

System features

3.1

Certification

The safety functions of the SINAMICS S drive system meet the following requirements:
● Category 3 to ISO 13849-1:2006
● Performance Level (PL) d to EN ISO 13849-1:2006
● Safety integrity level 2 (SIL 2) to IEC 61508
In addition, most of the safety functions of the SINAMICS S have been certified by
independent institutes. An up-to-date list of certified components is available on request from
your local Siemens office.
3.2

Safety instructions

Note
Additional safety information and residual risks not specified in this section are included in
the relevant sections of this Function Manual.
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.
Safety Integrated
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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.
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