PMC-2 Instruction Manual
Page 20 BA * PMC-2 * EN * 01/98
3 Safety
3.1 Symbol and note explanations
Safety symbol
You will find this symbol with all safety instructions in this
instruction manual which could be a danger to life and limb of
persons. Therefore observe these notes thoroughly and act
extremely carefully in those cases. Please pass these safety
instructions also to other users.
Caution notes
You will find this "Caution" signal in this instruction manual where
you should comply with the directions, instructions, notes and the
right course of works as well as where you should avoid a damage
or destruction of the equipment.
3.2 Safety information
for electrical equipment of machines for the machine manufacturer.
The machine manufacturer has to undertake a danger, error and risk analysis on the specific
conditions of his machine and - with consideration to the effective safety instructions - to watch the
corresponding safety installations and measures.
The safety is guaranteed, if uncontrolled movements can be avoided from the standstill and during
controlled move of the drive.
The safety arrangements have to be done in a way that no dangerous status could arise in case of an
error.
What the safety for persons is concerned this can be achieved, if it is made sure that no person can
enter or catch hold of the danger area of the station during its operation (passive protection with
access locks, safety fences,...).
The following rules, directions, and instructions are to be observed:
• VDE-0113 part 1
• EN 292 part 1 and part 2
• universally valid regulations for prevention of accidents
• Initial operation must not begin until it has been proven that the machine where the products are
built in complies with the EU directive 89/336/EEC (machine directive).
• Operation is allowed only if national rules on electromagnetic tolerance for the respective
application are adhered to. In the EU the valid directive is 89/336/EEC.
• DIN EN 50178 on equipment of high-voltage systems with electronic operating means
CAUTION