Testing; Testing Before The Initial Operation; Regular Tests - Siemens SIMATIC FS400 Anleitung

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Testing

10.1

Testing before the initial operation

Testing by an experienced technician before initial startup must ensure that the optical
protective device and any other safety components that might be present have been
selected in accordance with local regulations and if applicable the European Directives
especially the European Machine and Work Equipment Directive and that they provide
the required protection when properly operated.
➢ Use the regulations listed above, where required, with the help of the checklists
provided in the Appendix,Chapter 13.2 of these instructions, to check that the
protective devices are properly installed, that they are properly wired into the
controls and that they work in all machine operating modes. When selecting the
checklist, note the type of protection (danger point or danger area or access/
perimeter guarding).
➢ The same testing requirements apply if the machine in question has not been
operated for a longer period of time and after major modifications or repairs if this
could affect the safety of the machine.
➢ Observe the specifications regarding the instructing of operation personnel by
experienced technicians before work is started. Instruction of personnel is the
responsibility of the machine owner.
10.2

Regular tests

Regular tests must also be carried out in accordance with local regulations. They are
designed to discover changes (e.g. in stopping times) or manipulations to the machine
or safety device.
➢ You must have the effectiveness of the protective device checked by experienced
technicians at the required intervals, but at least once per year.
➢ The applicable checklist in the Appendix may also be used during regular testing.
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