Chapter 6
6
Commissioning and operation
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Commissioning and operation
Prior to initial commissioning, the machine or
system safety functions must be fully checked by
qualified safety personnel and also documented.
After every change and after maintenance and
repair work, the entire protective device must be
checked for effectiveness by qualified safety
personnel.
6.1
Tests before the initial
commissioning
Check observance of the conditions as per
chapter 4.
Perform electrical function test on the sensor
together with an appropriate evaluation unit or a
safe control.
6.1.1
Checking start function
The check must be performed separately for each
protective device.
Deactivate the machine or the system. Pay attention
to additional protective measures during initial
commissioning.
Remove actuating element (metal) from the
response range of the sensor IN3000 Direct.
Start the machine or system; if the safety function of
the guard is correct, the machine or system must not
start.
Operating instructions
IN3000 Direct