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Terminology
The technical terms, terminology, and the corresponding descriptions in this manual normally use the
terms or definitions in the relevant standards.
In the area of drive systems this includes, but is not limited to, terms such as error, error message, failure,
fault, fault reset, protection, safe state, safety function, warning, warning message, and so on.
Among others, these standards include:
IEC 61800 series: Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
IEC 61508 Ed.2 series: Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related
EN 954-1 Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of control systems
EN ISO 13849-1 & 2 Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of control systems.
IEC 61158 series: Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications
IEC 61784 series: Industrial communication networks - Profiles
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
In addition, the term zone of operation is used in conjunction with the description of specific hazards, and
is defined as it is for a hazard zone or danger zone in the EC Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and in ISO
12100-1.