User`s manual

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(3) Suitability for Use
1. It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm conformity with any standards,
codes, or regulations that apply if the Yaskawa product is used in combination
with any other products.
2. The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the systems,
machines, and equipment used by the customer.
3. Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applications is
acceptable. If use in the application is acceptable, use the product with extra
allowance in ratings and specifications, and provide safety measures to minimize
hazards in the event of failure.
• Outdoor use, use involving potential chemical contamination or electrical
interference, or use in conditions or environments not described in product
catalogs or manuals
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, avia-
tion systems, vehicle systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, and
installations subject to separate industry or government regulations
• Systems, machines, and equipment that may present a risk to life or property
• Systems that require a high degree of reliability, such as systems that supply
gas, water, or electricity, or systems that operate continuously 24 hours a day
• Other systems that require a similar high degree of safety
4. Never use the product for an application involving serious risk to life or property
without first ensuring that the required safety has been designed into the system
with risk warnings and redundancy, and that the Yaskawa product is properly
rated and installed.
5. The circuit examples and other application examples described in product cata-
logs and manuals are for reference. Check the functionality and safety of the
actual devices and equipment to be used before using the product.
6. Read and understand all use prohibitions and precautions, and operate the
Yaskawa product correctly to prevent accidental harm to third parties.
(4) Changes to Specifications
The names, specifications, appearance, and accessories of products in product cata-
logs and manuals may be changed at any time based on improvements and other rea-
sons. When a catalog or a manual is revised, the catalog or manual code is updated
and the new catalog or manual is published as a next edition. Consult with your
Yaskawa representative to confirm the actual specifications before purchasing a prod-
uct.