Hypertherm MicroEDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Rev.2 - Manual (Page 27)

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Higher-level systems
When a system integrator adds additional equipment;
such as cutting tables, motor drives, motion
controllers or robots; to a Hypertherm plasma cutting
system, the combined system may be considered
a higher-level system. A higher-level system with
hazardous moving parts may constitute industrial
machinery or robotic equipment, in which case
the OEM or end-use customer may be subject to
additional regulations and standards than those
relevant to the plasma cutting system as manufactured
by Hypertherm.
It is the responsibility of the end-use customer and the
OEM to perform a risk assessment for the higher-level
system, and to provide protection against hazardous
moving parts. Unless the higher-level system is
certified when the OEM incorporates Hypertherm
products into it, the installation also may be subject
to approval by local authorities. Seek advice from
legal counsel and local regulatory experts if you are
uncertain about compliance.
External interconnecting cables between component
parts of the higher level system must be suitable
for contaminants and movement as required by the
final end use installation site. When the external
interconnecting cables are subject to oil, dust, water,
or other contaminants, hard usage ratings may be
required.
When external interconnecting cables are subject
to continuous movement, constant flexing ratings
may be required. It is the responsibility of the end-
use customer or the OEM to ensure the cables
are suitable for the application. Since there are
differences in the ratings and costs that can
be required by local regulations for higher level
systems, it is necessary to verify that any external
interconnecting cables are suitable for the end-use
installation site.