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Suitability for Use
• It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm conformity with any stan-
dards, codes, or regulations that apply if the Yaskawa product is used in
combination with any other products.
• The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the
systems, machines, and equipment used by the customer.
• Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applica-
tions is acceptable. If use in the application is acceptable, use the product
with extra allowance in ratings and specifications, and provide safety mea-
sures to minimize hazards in the event of failure.
• Outdoor use, use involving potential chemical contamination or electri-
cal interference, or use in conditions or environments not described in
product catalogs or manuals
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad sys-
tems, aviation systems, vehicle systems, medical equipment, amuse-
ment machines, and installations subject to separate industry or
government regulations
• Systems, machines, and equipment that may present a risk to life or
property
• Systems that require a high degree of reliability, such as systems that
supply gas, water, or electricity, or systems that operate continuously
24 hours a day
• Other systems that require a similar high degree of safety
• Never use the product for an application involving serious risk to life or
property without first ensuring that the system is designed to secure the
required level of safety with risk warnings and redundancy, and that the
Yaskawa product is properly rated and installed.
• The circuit examples and other application examples described in product
catalogs and manuals are for reference. Check the functionality and safety
of the actual devices and equipment to be used before using the product.
• Read and understand all use prohibitions and precautions, and operate
the Yaskawa product correctly to prevent accidental harm to third parties.
Specifications Change
The names, specifications, appearance, and accessories of products in
product catalogs and manuals may be changed at any time based on
improvements and other reasons. The next editions of the revised catalogs
or manuals will be published with updated code numbers. Consult with your
Yaskawa representative to confirm the actual specifications before purchas-
ing a product.