
Appendix
A.3 Standards
ET 200pro FC
170 Operating Instructions, 11/2007, A5E01100763B AA
A.3 Standards
Standards and directives
European Low-Voltage Directive
The SINAMICS product series meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, including
the amendment by Directive 98/68/EEC. The devices are certified as complying with the following
standards:
EN 61800-5-1 - Semiconductor - General Requirements and Line Commutated Converters
EN 60204-1 - Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of Machinery
European Machinery Directive
The converter series does not fall within the area covered by the machinery directive. However, the use of
the products in a typical machine application has been fully assessed for compliance with the main
regulations in this directive concerning health and safety. A declaration regarding the general acceptance
is available upon request.
European EMC Directive
When installed in accordance with the recommendations specified in this manual, the frequency converter
complies with all regulations of the EMC directive according to the definition provided by EN 61800-3
"EMC Product Standard for Power Drive Systems".
Underwriters Laboratories
The device is listed by UL and CUL for power conversion in an environment the pollution degree 2.
Comment: UL certification is being processed.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compatibility
Due to their design features, it is possible that these devices cannot be installed in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (NFPA70).
These devices are only certified for installation in industrial machines in accordance with the "Electrical
Standard for Industrial Machinery" (NFPA79).
ISO 9001
Siemens AG uses a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001.
EC Machinery Directive 98/37/EG
This directive defines basic protection goals for safety technology
EN 292-1
Basic terminology and general principles for design
EN 954-1
Safety-related parts of control systems
EN 1050
Risk assessment
DKE 226.03
Safety-related functions of electrical drive systems in machinery
EN 61800-3
EMC product standard including special test procedures
EN 61800-5-1
Requirements for the safety of electrical power drive systems with adjustable speed
IEC 61508
Functional safety of electrical and electronic systems
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