User`s manual

MELSEC System Q, Hardware 5
Safety guidelines
For use by qualified staff only
This manual is only intended for use by properly trained and qualified electrical technicians who
are fully acquainted with the relevant automation technology safety standards. All work with the
hardware described, including system design, installation, configuration, maintenance, service
and testing of the equipment, may only be performed by trained electrical technicians with
approved qualifications who are fully acquainted with all the applicable automation technology
safety standards and regulations. Any operations or modifications to the hardware and/or
software of our products not specifically described in this manual may only be performed by
authorised Mitsubishi Electric staff.
Proper use of the products
The MELSEC System Q modules are only intended for the specific applications explicitly
described in this manual. All parameters and settings specified in this manual must be observed.
The products described have all been designed, manufactured, tested and documented in strict
compliance with the relevant safety standards. Unqualified modification of the hardware or
software or failure to observe thewarnings on the products and in this manual may result in
serious personal injury and/or damage to property. Only peripherals and expansion equipment
specifically recommended and approved by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC may be used with the
programmable logic controllers of the MELSEC System Q.
All and any other uses or application of the products shall be deemed to be improper.
Relevant safety regulations
All safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your specific application must be
observed in the system design, installation, setup, maintenance, servicing and testing of these
products. The regulations listed below are particularly important in this regard.
This list does not claim to be complete; however, you are responsible for knowing and applying
the regulations applicable to you in your location:
● VDE Standards
– VDE 0100
Regulations for the erection of power installations with rated voltages below 1000 V
– VDE 0105
Operation of power installations
– VDE 0113
Electrical installations with electronic equipment
– VDE 0160
Electronic equipment for use in power installations
– VDE 0550/0551
Regulations for transformers
– VDE 0700
Safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar applications
– VDE 0860
Safety regulations for mains-powered electronic appliances and their accessories for
household use and similar applications.
● Fire safety regulations
● Accident prevention regulation
– VBG No. 4
Electrical systems and equipment