1 General Information
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is valid only for the M3000 About this Manual ® automation system and M3000®
modules. It contains most important instructions that must be observed in order to operate the M3000® automation system and M3000® modules in a
safe manner.
Every person responsible for machinery planning, mounting, and operation
must read, understand, and follow all points covered in this manual. This applies especially to the safety instructions. Following the safety instructions
helps to avoid accidents, faults, and material damage!
Using M3000® Safely
(Prerequisites)
The following items must be observed as fundamental elements of safety
when using the M3000® automation system and M3000® modules:
• All safety instructions contained in this manual
• All safety instructions contained in the documentation of the M3000®
modules
• All safety instructions contained in the product related hardware and
software documentation required for the relevant application
• All relevant nationally and internationally applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations and standards
1.1.1 Reservation of Changes and Validity
Reservation of Changes
and Validity for this
Manual
The information contained in this manual is valid at the time of this version's
release. See footer for version number and release date of this manual.
Moog reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time without
specified reasons.
1.1.2 Exclusion of Liability
This manual was prepared with great care and the contents reflect the authors' best knowledge. However, the possibility of error remains and improvements are possible.
Please feel free to submit any comments regarding errors or incomplete information to Moog.
Exclusion of Liability for
this Manual
Moog does not offer any guarantee that the contents conform to applicable
legal regulations nor does Moog accept any liability for incorrect or incomplete information and the consequences thereof.
1.1.3 Completeness
Completeness of this
Manual
This manual is complete only when used in conjunction with the product related hardware and software documentation required for the relevant application.
1.1.4 Place of Storage
Place of Storage
for this Manual
This manual and all other associated documentation for hardware and software must always be kept in a location where they will be readily accessible
and close to the M3000® automation system and M3000® modules or the
equipment in which they are installed
1.2 Selection and Qualification of Personnel
Only qualified users may work with and on the M3000 Qualified Users ® automation system or M3000® modules.
Qualified users are properly trained experts with the required knowledge and
experience. In particular, these experts must have the authorization to bring
into operation, ground, and label devices, systems, and power circuits in accordance with safety engineering standards. Those people working on a
project must be familiar with safety concepts common in automation.
1.3 Proper Use
The M3000 Proper Use ® modular automation system is suitable for control applications in
the medium to high end performance ranges.
M3000® is designed for use within the overvoltage category defined by
IEC 60364-4-44 for controlling machines and industrial processes in low voltage systems in which the rated supply voltage does not exceed 1,000 V alternating current (50/60 Hz) or 1,500 V direct current.
Qualified project planning and design, proper transportation, storage, installation, and use are required to ensure fault-free, reliable, and safe operation of
M3000®.
M3000® and M3000® modules must not be brought into operation until it has
been ensured that the equipment in which they are installed complies with the
current version of the EU machinery directive.
The M3000® automation system and M3000® modules may be used only under the conditions and situations specified in this manual and in the documentation of the M3000® modules.
Any other or more extensive use is not permissible.
The following are also required for proper use:
• Compliance with the requirements detailed in this manual
• Compliance with the requirements of individual M3000® module documentation
• Compliance with all of the product related hardware and software documentation required for the relevant application
• Compliance with the relevant nationally and internationally applicable
regulations, standards, and directives, e.g., the regulations specified by
a professional organization, such as TÜV or VDE
1.3.1 Safety Related Systems
Safety Related Systems
Special measures are required to use control technology in safety related
systems.
When planning to use control technology in a safety related system, the user
should seek detailed advice in addition to any available standards or guidelines for safety installations.
WARNING As with any electronic automation system, the failure of
certain components when using M3000® or M3000® modules might lead to an uncontrolled and/or unpredictable
operational condition. The user should take into consideration the system level effects of all types of failures