Safety Instructions - SMC Networks VM400 Series Operation Manual

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These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These

instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution," "Warning" or "Danger." They are all

important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC)

regulations.

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ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements

ISO 10218-1: Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for industrial robots - Part 1:Robots

etc.

Danger

Warning

Caution

1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or

decides its specifications.

Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific

equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on

necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be

the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also

continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with a view to

giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.

2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.

The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation and

maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an operator who is

appropriately trained and experienced.

3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.

1. The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to

prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.

2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented

and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions

of all relevant products carefully.

3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.

4. Our products cannot be used beyond their specifications. Our products are not developed,

designed, and manufactured to be used under the following conditions or environments. Use

under such conditions or environments is not covered.

1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to

direct sunlight.

2. Use for nuclear power, railways, aviation, space equipment, ships, vehicles, military application, equipment

affecting human life, body, and property, fuel equipment, entertainment equipment, emergency shut-off

circuits, press clutches, brake circuits, safety equipment, etc., and use for applications that do not conform

to standard specifications such as catalogs and operation manuals.

3. Use for interlock circuits, except for use with double interlock such as installing a mechanical protection

function in case of failure. Please periodically inspect the product to confirm that the product is operating

properly.