HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G Installation: 2 Safety

Installation Instructions

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2 Safety

General accepted safety precautions, in particular the

applicable precautions relating to the handling of live

electrical equipment, must be followed when operating the

system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may

result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.

It is understood that safety rules within individual

companies vary. If a conflict exists between the material

contained in these instructions and the rules of a

company using this system, the more stringent rules take

precedence.

2.1

Personnel qualification

The personnel for mounting and installation must be

appropriately qualified for this work and must have obtained

sufficient information from the documentation supplied with

the product and with the connected peripherals.

The personnel required for the individual activities to be

performed on the product are indicated in the respective

sections of these instructions.

The personnel groups that are responsible for mounting and

installation have different qualifications and tasks, which are

specified as follows.

Qualified personnel

The qualified personnel are trained by the operating

company to perform advanced operation and

parameterization. The qualified personnel have the required

technical training, knowledge and experience and know the

applicable regulations, and are thus capable of performing

the assigned work regarding the application concerned and

of proactively identifying and avoiding potential risks.

Electrical specialist

The electrical specialist has the required technical training,

knowledge and experience and knows the applicable

standards and regulations, and is thus capable of performing

work on electrical systems and of proactively identifying

and avoiding potential risks. Electrical specialists have been

specially trained for the environment they work in.

Electrical specialists must comply with the provisions of the

applicable legal regulations on accident prevention.

2.2

Obligations of the operating company

The operating company owns or leases the product and

the peripherals. It is responsible that the intended use is

complied with at all times.

The operating company must:

Assign the different tasks to be performed on the

product to appropriate, qualified and authorized

personnel

Train the personnel in the authorizations and tasks

specified in "Personnel qualification", page 14

Ensure that the product is operated only when in perfect

technical condition

Ensure that the product is protected from unauthorized

use

2.3

General safety precautions

The product supports the use of a wide variety of

peripheral devices from different manufacturers.

HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements

on the specific safety precautions to be taken

for these devices. The safety precautions

provided in the respective documentations

must be observed. If no such information has

been supplied, it must be obtained from the

manufacturers concerned.

The specific safety precautions required for the individual

activities to be performed on the product are indicated in

the respective sections of these instructions.

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2.3.1

Classification of hazard warnings

Hazard warnings warn you about dangers associated with

the operation of the product, and inform you of how to avoid

them. They are classified according to the severity of the

danger, and are divided into the following groups:

Warning types

DANGER

Describes an 

imminent danger

.

If it is not avoided, 

death

 or 

very serious injuries

 will

result.

WARNING

Describes a 

possible impending danger

.

If it is not avoided 

death

 or 

very serious injuries

 can

result.

CAUTION

Describes a 

possible impending danger

.

If it is not avoided, 

slight

 or 

minor injuries

 can result.

NOTICE

Describes a 

possibly dangerous situation

.

If it is not avoided, 

the product

 or 

something near it

can be damaged

.

An information box provides 

important

additional or supplementary information

 about

an activity or concept.

It also draws your attention to situations or

circumstances that can lead to measuring errors

or equipment malfunctions.

2.3.2

Electrical safety precautions

DANGER

When opening the product, there is a possibility of

coming into contact with live electrical components.

This may result in electric shock, burns or death.

In addition, opening the product will invalidate the

guarantee, warranty and liability of the manufacturer for

any resulting accidents, personal injury or equipment

damage.

Never open the housing.

Only the manufacturer is permitted to access the

inside of the product.

DANGER

Direct or indirect contact with live electrical components

will lead to a dangerous amount of electricity passing

through the human body.

This may result in electric shock, burns or death.

Work on the electrical system and live electrical

components is only to be performed by trained

specialists.

For power connection and all interface connections,

use only cables and connectors that comply with

applicable standards.

Avoid condensation.

Do not operate or repair the product if damaged.

Have the manufacturer exchange defective electrical

components immediately.

Regularly inspect all connected cables and all

connectors provided on the product. Defects, such

as loose connections or scorched cables, must be

removed immediately.

NOTICE

This product contains components

that can be destroyed by electro-

static discharge (ESD).

It is essential to observe the safety

precautions for handling ESD-sensiti-

ve components.

Never touch connector pins without

ensuring proper grounding.