Understand suitability for use, Follow precautions for use – Rockwell Automation 1791ES-IB16 Guard I/O EtherNet/IP Safety Modules User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1791ES-UM001D-EN-P - May 2013
Chapter 1
About the Modules
Verify that the Guard I/O firmware version is correct prior to commissioning the
safety system, noting that firmware information related to safety controllers is
available at:
Understand Suitability for
Use
Rockwell Automation is not responsible for conformity with any standards,
codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of the products in your
application or use of the product.
Take all necessary steps to determine the suitability of the product for the
systems, machine, and equipment with which it is used.
Know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this product.
Never use the products for an application involving serious risk to life or property
without making sure that the system as a whole was designed to address the risks
and that the Rockwell Automation product is properly rated and installed for the
intended use within the overall equipment or system.
Follow Precautions for Use
ATTENTION:
• Safety state of the inputs and outputs is defined as the off state.
• Safety state of the module and its data is defined as the off state.
• Use the Guard I/O module only in applications where the off state is the safety
state.
• Serious injury can occur due to breakdown of safety outputs. Do not connect
loads beyond the rated value to the safety outputs.
• Serious injury can occur due to loss of required safety functions. Wire the
module properly so that supplyy voltages or voltages for loads do not touch
the safety outputs accidentally or inadvertently.