Modular Safety System 3RK3
System Manual, 10/2008, 926 2530-02 DS 02
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About this manual
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1.1 Purpose of this manual
This manual contains a detailed description of the Modular Safety System (in short: MSS)
3RK3 and its components. This manual provides you with the information you require for
configuring, commissioning and using the MSS. A typical safety application will provide you
with a clear and practice-oriented introduction to the system.
1.2 Required basic knowledge
A general knowledge of the following areas is needed in order to understand this manual:
● Low-voltage switchgear
● Digital circuit logic
● Automation systems
● Safety systems
1.3 Topics dealt with
This manual consists of instructive chapters for reference purposes. The table below
contains a list of the most important topics dealt with, along with their associated target
groups.
Subject Target group
Product overview Configuration engineers, planning engineers
Description Configuration engineers, planning engineers
Installing/connecting Installation engineers, electricians, service and
maintenance personnel
Wiring Installation engineers, electricians, service and
maintenance personnel
Parameterizing/function library Configuration engineers
Operation / commissioning Commissioning engineers, installation engineers, service
and maintenance personnel
Diagnostics Configuration engineers
Service Service and maintenance personnel