RFC 4072S
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1.6 General safety notes
Requirements Knowledge of the following is required:
– The non-safety-related target system (PROFINET)
– The PROFIsafe system
– The components used in your application (e.g., of the Inline product range)
– Operation of the software tools specified under the software requirements (see Section
“System requirements (hardware and software)” on page 20)
– Safety regulations in the field of application
Qualified personnel In the context of the use of the PROFIsafe system, the following operations may only be car-
ried out by qualified personnel:
– Planning
– Configuration, parameterization, programming
– Installation, startup, servicing
– Maintenance, decommissioning
This user manual is therefore aimed at:
– Qualified personnel who plan and design safety equipment for machines and systems
and are familiar with regulations governing occupational safety and accident preven-
tion.
– Qualified personnel who install and operate safety equipment in machines and sys-
tems.
In terms of the safety notes in this user manual, qualified personnel are persons who,
because of their education, experience and instruction, and their knowledge of relevant
standards, regulations, accident prevention, and service conditions, have been authorized
to carry out any required operations, and who are able to recognize and avoid any possible
dangers.
Documentation You must observe all information and especially all safety notes in this user manual as well
as in the documents listed in Section “Documentation” on page 19.
Safety of personnel and
equipment
The safety of personnel and equipment can only be assured if the RFC 4072S is used cor-
rectly (see Section “Intended use” on page 18).
Error detection Depending on the wiring and the parameterization of the safe input/output devices, the
PROFIsafe system can detect various errors within the safety equipment.
WARNING: Depending on the application, incorrect handling of the RFC 4072S
can pose serious risks for the user
When working with the RFC 4072Swithin the PROFIsafe system, please observe all the
safety notes included in this section.