SICK FX0-GMOD User Manual

7 Commissioning
7.1 Overall acceptance of the application
Prerequisites
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Be
fore commissioning, make sure that there are no persons in the hazardous
area.
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Secure the hazardous area to prevent entry (e.g. by setting up warning signs,
attaching barriers, and so on).
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Only appropriately trained personnel are allowed to carry out final acceptance.
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Observe the relevant laws and local regulations.
Approach
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Chec
k that all the safety-related parts of the system (wiring, connected sensors
and control devices, configuration) conform to the relevant safety standards (e.g.,
IEC62061 or ISO13849).
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Check the devices connected to the safety controller according to the test notes in
the associated operating instructions.
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Clearly mark all connecting cables and plug connectors on the safety controller to
avoid mix-ups.
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Check the signal paths and make sure that they have been correctly integrated
into the higher-level controller.
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Check that data is transmitted correctly to and from the safety controller.
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Check the logic program of the safety controller.
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Perform a complete validation of the safety function (e.g. error simulation). Note
the response times.
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Fully document the configuration for the system and individual devices, plus the
results of the safety inspection.
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To make it more difficult to overwrite the configuration unintentionally, activate the
configuration write protection.
7.2 Checks before initial commissioning
Overview
Be
fore commissioning the machine, you must check whether the safety functions are
fulfilling their planned purpose and whether persons are being adequately protected.
Prerequisites
•
Be
fore initially commissioninga system/machine that includes a FlexiSoft safety
controller, you must have it thoroughly checked and documented by qualified
safety personnel.
Checks before initial commissioning
Chec
k the protective device as described below and in accordance with the applicable
standards and regulations.
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Check the effectiveness of the safety function on the machine in all operating
modes and functions in which the machine can be set.
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Ensure that all operators have been instructed by the qualified safety personnel of
the machine user before they start working on a machine protected by an safety
controller. Instruction is the responsibility of the machine user.
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SICK FX0-GMOD Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	FX0-GMOD
Category	Controller
Language	English