Festo MPS System 203 Basic - Work and safety instructions

MPS
®
System 203 Basic
38 © Festo Didactic 8064034
The MPS

may only be used:
 For its intended purpose
 When its safety functions are in perfect condition.
Malfunctions which may impair safety must be eliminated immediately!
5 Work and safety instructions
General
 Trainees should only work with the circuits under the supervision of an instructor.
 Electrical devices (e.g. power packs, compressors and hydraulic units) may only be operated in training
rooms that are equipped with residual current devices (RCDs).
 Observe the specifications included in the technical data for the individual components, and in
particular all safety instructions!
 Malfunctions which may impair safety must not be generated in the training environment, and must be
eliminated immediately.
 Wear personal safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes) when working on circuits.
Mechanical safety
 Switch off the power supply!
– Switch off the working and control power before working on the circuit.
– Only reach into the setup when it’s at a complete standstill.
– Be aware of potential overtravel times for the drives.
 Mount all of the components securely on the profile plate.
 Make sure that limit valves are not actuated from the front.
 Risk of injury during troubleshooting!
Use a tool such as a screwdriver to actuate limit switches.
 Set all components up so that it’s easy to activate the switches and interrupters.
 Follow the instructions about positioning the components.