Possible residual risks
The following risks can arise from a drive system and pose a hazard to people. These
risks must therefore be taken into account by the system integrator and / or the plant
owner when assessing the risks of the machinery.
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Electric power equipment generates electro-magnetic fields which can cause a hazard
to people with metal implants and / or a pacemaker.
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Drive system components can move unintentionally when being commissioned,
operated, or serviced due to, for example:
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Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
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Incorrectly assembled or installed equipment
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Wrongly connected cables
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External influence on, or damage of the equipment
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Wrong parameter settings
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Software errors
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Faulty hardware.
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Hazardous touch voltages can be present on drive system components caused by, for
example:
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Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
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External influence on, or damage of the equipment
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Induced voltages by external equipment (e.g. induced voltage from a spinning
rotor)
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Condensation on equipment components, or pollution
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Faulty hardware.
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High temperatures, noise, particles, or gases can be emitted from drive system
components caused by, for example:
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Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
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External influence on, or damage of the equipment
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Wrong parameter settings
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Software errors
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Faulty hardware.
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Hazardous substances can be emitted from drive system components due to, for
example:
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Incorrect disposal of components.
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