Safet
Precautions
Dec 2021
ATM60 / ATM90 / KHK53 11
3 Safety Precautions
3.1 Responsibilities of the Commissioning Staff
Due to the various possible applications of the products described in this documentation, those
responsible
for the application and use of the devices must personally ensure that all necessary
measures are taken so that the application and use of devices meets the performance and
safety requirements. The applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards shall be taken
into account.
The devices described in this documentation are intended for use under industrial conditions.
Non-compliance with applicable safety regulations, process-related and other instructions can
lead to bodily harm and/or damage to the devices or the system. Qualified users
of/commissioning staff for these devices are personally responsible for the selection of suitable
products for the intended application. SICK AG accepts no liability and no re-sponsibility for
direct or indirect consequential damage due to improper handling or incorrect se-lection of
products. Proper handling assumes that the instructions in this documentation are fol-lowed.
Qualified users or commissioning staff are those familiar with the safety requirements and their
application to installation, operation and maintenance of the devices.
It is advisable for persons operating or maintaining electrical or mechanical devices, to have ba-
sic knowledge of First Aid.
3.2 Validity and Application
The absolute ATM60/ATM90/KHK53 encoders are measuring devices manufactured according
to the known industrial regulations and meet the ISO 9001 quality requirements.
An encoder is a device to be fitted and cannot be independently operated according to its in-
tended function. Consequently, an encoder is not equipped with direct safety features. The
de-signer must provide measures for the safety of persons and systems, in accordance with
statu-tory requirements.
The ATM60/ATM90/KHK53 must be operated according to their type-specific purposes and only
within a Profibus DP network.
The Profibus DP specifications and guidelines for the construction of a Profibus DP network
must be complied with.
Mechanical or electrical modifications of the devices are not permitted.
Encoders must be protected from heavy vibrations, impacts and shocks! -- Suitable shock ab-
sorbers must be used.
The safety precautions and instructions for installation and op-
eration in this document, are binding.
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