Preface   
 
  Commissioning with Startdrive 
8  Commissioning Manual, 11/2017, 6SL3097-4AA10-0BP1 
The following directives and standards are relevant for SINAMICS S devices: 
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European Low Voltage Directive
 
SINAMICS S devices fulfil the requirements stipulated in the Low-Voltage Directive 
2014/35/EU, insofar as they are covered by the application area of this directive. 
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European Machinery Directive
 
SINAMICS S devices fulfil the requirements stipulated in the Low-Voltage Directive 
2006/42/EU, insofar as they are covered by the application area of this directive. 
However, the use of the SINAMICS S devices in a typical machine application has been 
fully assessed for compliance with the main regulations in this directive concerning health 
and safety. 
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SINAMICS S devices comply with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the 
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices 
(RoHS II). 
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SINAMICS S devices comply with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. 
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EMC requirements for South Korea
 
SINAMICS S devices with the KC marking on the type plate satisfy the EMC 
requirements for South Korea. 
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SINAMICS S comply with the requirements of the Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan customs 
union (EAC). 
 
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SINAMICS S devices provided with one of the test symbols displayed fulfill the 
requirements stipulated for the North American market as a component of drive 
applications. 
You can find the relevant certificates on the Internet pages of the certifier 
(http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html).  
 
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Specification for semiconductor process equipment voltage drop immunity
 
SINAMICS S devices meet the requirements of standard SEMI F47-0706. 
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Australia and New Zealand (RCM formerly C-Tick)
 
SINAMICS S devices showing the test symbols fulfill the EMC requirements for Australia 
and New Zealand. 
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Siemens AG employs a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 
9001 and ISO 14001.