Operating Instructions

Safety
Residual risks
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3.5.6 Dangers due to inactive safety functions
DANGER
Danger to life due to inactive safety functions!
Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger machine malfunctions that
cause serious injury or death.
● Install the device as instructed in this document.
● Carry out a safety assessment of all safety-relevant functions of the entire
system, including all safety-related components.
● Make sure that parameters are appropriately set to ensure that the safety
functions used in your drives and automation tasks are properly adjusted and
activated.
● Run a function test.
● Only put your plant into live operation once you have ensured that the
functions relevant to safety are running correctly.
3.5.7 Dangers due to unsuitable site of installation
NOTICE
Danger of property damage due to
unsuitable site of installation!
Unsuitable ambient conditions can damage the device by impairing its ability to
function properly.
● Only install the variable speed drive in areas which are free from jolts,
vibrations, electromagnetic fields, and corrosive gases.
● Maintain the ambient conditions which are specified in the technical data,
such as temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. (Chapter Technical data
[➙ 111]).
● Ensure that the correct level of ventilation and air flow is provided.
● IP20 devices may only be operated in closed housings or in higher-level
control cabinets with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the
protective devices are used.