About this manual
1.1 Introduction
Read and observe this manual before you work on the PacDrive Controller for the first
time. Take particular note of the safety instructions. As described in section 2.2, only
those persons who meet the "Selection and qualification of employees" are allowed to
work on the PacDrive Controller.
A copy of this manual must always be available for personnel who are entrusted to
work on the PacDrive Controller.
This manual is intended to help you use the PacDrive Controller and its intended ap‐
plications safely and properly.
By observing this manual, you will help to
• avoid risks,
• reduce repair costs and down times of the PacDrive Controller,
• increase the life span of the PacDrive Controller
• and increase reliability of the PacDrive Controller.
Symbols, designator and display format of safety notes
This manual divides the safety instructions into four various categories.
Hazards and possible results will be categorized using a certain combination of sym‐
bols and signal words.

Notes for working safely with the product
The PacDrive Controller is state of the art and conform to recognized technical safety
regulations. Nevertheless the use of the PacDrive Controller can present a hazard to
life and limb or cause property damage. The following section contains general re‐
quirements for safe work with the PacDrive Controller. Each person who uses or works
on the PacDrive Controller must read and follow these requirements.
2.1 Proper use
Use The PacDrive Controller is intended to be installed in a machine or assembled with
other components to form a machine or system.
What do you
need to ob‐
serve?
Proper use includes that you observe the following points and the resulting rules:
• The regulative, warning and instruction signs on the connected components and
in the switching cabinet
• The warning instructions on the PacDrive Controller on the connected components
and in the switch cabinet
• The inspection and maintenance instructions
• The operating instructions of the other components
• All other documentation
Flawless
State
Operate the PacDrive Controller only when they are in a flawless technical condition.
Observe the regulations, act with safety and hazards in mind If circumstances occur
that impact safety or cause changes in the operating performance of the PacDrive
Controller, switch the PacDrive Controller off immediately and contact the responsible
service staff.
Only original
equipment
must be used
Use only the options and mounting parts specified in the documentation and no thirdparty devices or components that are not expressly approved ELAU recommends. Do
not change the PacDrive Controller inappropriately.
Protection
measures
provide for
Before installing, provide for appropriate protective devices in compliance with the local
and national standards. Do not commission components without accordant protective
devices. After installation, commissioning or repair, test the protective devices used.
Forbidden
environments
The components must not be used in the following environments:
• In dangerous (explosive) atmospheres
• In mobile, movable or floating systems
• In life support systems
• In domestic appliances
Installation
and operating
ambient
You may only use them in accordance with the installation and operating conditions
described in the documentation. The operating conditions at the installation location
must be checked and maintained in accordance with the required technical data (per‐
formance data and ambient conditions). Commissioning is prohibited until it is guar‐
anteed that the usable machine or system in which the PacDrive Controller is installed
meets all requirements of EC Directive 98/37/EC (machinery directive).
In addition, the following standards, directives and regulations are to be observed:
• DIN EN 60204 Safety of machinery: Electrical equipment of machines
• DIN EN 292 Part 1 and Part 2 Safety of machinery: Basic Concepts, General Prin‐
ciples for Design
• DIN EN 50178 Electronic equipment for use in high-current electrical systems
• EMC directive 2004/108/EG
• The generally applicable local and national safety and accident prevention regu‐
lations.
• The rules and regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection that
apply in the country where the product is used
• The applicable laws and ordinances
2.2 Selection and qualification of personnel
Target Audi‐
ence
of this manual
This manual is geared exclusively toward technically qualified personnel, who have
detailed knowledge in the field of automation technology. The description is mainly for
construction and application engineers from the engineering and electro-technics di‐
vision as well as service and commissioning engineers.
Specialist or
trained
staff
Work on the PacDrive Controller may only be carried out by qualified professional or
by trained staff under the instruction and supervision of a qualified person in accord‐
ance with electrical regulations. Professionals are those persons who, as a result of
their training, knowledge, and experience and knowledge of the pertinent regulations,
can
• evaluate the transferred work,
• recognize the meaning of the safety instructions and implement them consistently,