Important safety considerations – Rockwell Automation 20D-P2-DG03 DriveGuard Safe Torque Off Option for PowerFlex 700S Phase II and 700L Drives User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 20D-UM007G-EN-P - March 2012
Chapter 1 General Description
Important Safety Considerations
The system user is responsible for:
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the set-up, safety rating, and validation of any sensors or actuators
connected to the system.
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completing a system-level risk assessment and reassessing the system any
time a change is made.
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certification of the system to the desired safety performance level.
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project management and proof testing.
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programming the application software and the safety option
configurations in accordance with the information in this manual.
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access control to the system, including password handling.
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analyzing all configuration settings and choosing the proper setting to
achieve the required safety rating.
IMPORTANT
When applying Functional Safety, restrict access to qualified,
authorized personnel who are trained and experienced.
ATTENTION: When designing your system, consider how personnel
will exit the machine if the door locks while they are in the machine.
Additional safeguarding devices may be required for your specific
application.