Rockwell Automation 440R MSR300 Modular Safety Control System - Manual (Page 4)

MSR300 Safety System Manual
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Annexure: Product Warranty and Disclaimer
1 User Information
The meanings of the following words used in this document should be understood:
"Standard" can mean a named / numbered industry standard, EU / IEC directive,
technical statute or regulation.
"Product" can refer to an MSR300 System consisting of a combination of MSR300 Series
Modules or any one of these modules.
1.1
Intended Product Applications
The MSR300 Safety System is a modular, intelligent safety control system for monitoring
of
• 1, 2, or 3 - channel emergency stops
• Safety gates
• Light curtains
• Safety mats
• Two-hand controls
The MSR300 is particularly suitable where multiple safety loops and hazardous areas are
to be monitored, or where users require flexibility and possible future expansion and
reconfiguration of the safety monitoring and control system.
The MSR300 Safety System is intended for applications requiring safety monitoring of
machinery in accordance with the following standards:
• EN954-1: Safety-Related Parts Of Control Systems; up to Category 4.
• IEC 61508: Functional Safety of Electrical / Electronic / Programmable Electronic
Safety-Related Systems, Parts 1-7, 1998; level SIL 3.
This equipment must not be used for unintended applications, or
in ways that do not conform to applicable safety standards. The
safety functions may not operate properly (or at all) if this
equipment is not used for the intended purposes.
1.2
Authorized Personnel
This equipment is to be installed, started up, and operated only by technical personnel
who have been trained and made familiar with:
• The product/s for which this document exists
• Directives, regulations and practices relating to machine safety
• Instrumentation and automation components, equipment and systems
• Industrial electrical practices