Installation Site Safety; Measures For Operator Protection In Electromagnetic Fields - Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH150 6SL3826 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.7 Information for persons responsible for plants and systems
2.7.3

Installation site safety

Danger due to an unsecured installation location
This device is used in industrial power installations. Improper use, incorrect operation,
insufficient maintenance, and access by unauthorized persons can lead to accidents. The
results can be death, serious bodily injury or damage to property.
● Install the device in electrical rooms where only qualified personnel have access. If this is
● Place notices that indicate that only trained personnel are allowed to operate and carry out
● To comply with safety regulations, equip plants and systems with additional monitoring and
Note
The drive does not have a grounding breaker at the input/output. The system operator must,
therefore, ensure that there is sufficient grounding.
2.7.4

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
● 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.
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not possible, then ensure that a barrier prevents uncontrolled access. Use safety fences and
appropriate signs, for example, to prevent unauthorized entry to the zone that has been
fenced off.
maintenance and repair work.
protective devices. Follow technical equipment legislation and accident prevention
regulations.
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.
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH150 6SL3826
Operating Instructions 05/2020

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