4. Tests/approvals
The inductive fail-safe sensor GM701S has been certified by TÜVNord.
The fail-safe sensor was tested in accordance with:
• 98/37/EEC European machinery directive
• 73/23/EEC or 93/68 Low voltage directive
• 89/336/EEC EMC directive or 93/68/CEE
• Draft EN 13849-1 PL e (2004) Safety of machinery - Safety-related
parts of control systems
• EN 954-1: (1997) Category 4, Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts
of control systems
• EN 60204-1: (1997) (where applicable) Electrical equipment of
machines
• EN 60947-5-2: (1998) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Control circuit devices and switching elements - Proximity switches
• EN 60947-5-3: (1999) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Control circuit devices and switching elements - requirements for
proximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions
• Draft DIN EN 60947-5-3/A1 (February 2004)
• IEC 61508 (2002) SIL 3
• IEC 62061 (2005) SIL
• UL 508 limited voltage/current
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