Safety measures for

electropneumatic control
systems
 Dangers and protective
measures
Numerous protective measures are necessary
in order to ensure that electropneumatic
control systems can be safely operated.
One source of danger is moving parts of
machines and equipment. On a pneumatic
press, for example, care must be taken to
prevent the operator's fingers or hands from
being trapped.
 Moving parts of machines and equipments:
sources of danger and protective measures
Dangers from moving parts of machines and equipment
(Cylinder, axes, grippers, suction cups, clamping devices,
presses, workpieces, etc.)

Protection by Protection by control Protection by signal

enclosure/covering and signalling devices processing measures
*Cage *Warning lights *Protection against
*Grid *EMERGENCY STOP unsupervised startup
*Two-hand safety *Setup procedure
control
Electric current: sources of danger and protective
measures
Dangers from components through which electric current flows
(Power supply units, sensors,a signal processing components, solenoid coils of
directional control valves)

Protection against Protection during Protection of electrical

contact with high maintenance and repair equipment against
voltage work environmental
*Safety extra-low *Main switch with influences
voltage interlocking *Protection against
*Covering/housing dust/foreign bodies
*Adequate distance *Protection against
*Grounding water/moisture
 Safety measures for
electropneumatic control systems
Safety rules
In order to provide the best possible safeguards for operating
personnel, various safety rules and standards must be observed when
designing electropneumatic control systems. The key standards dealing
with protection against the dangers of electric current are listed below:
• Protective Measures for Electrical Power Installations up to 1000 V
(DIN VDE 0100)
• Specifications for Electrical Equipment and Safety of Machines
(DIN/EN 60204)
• Degrees of Protection of Electrical Equipment (DIN-VDE 470-1)