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Updated book for directive change
25 January 2013
From 1st January 2012, the European Machinery Directive will no longer reference EN 954-1 as a safety standard. Recognising the impact that the change in directive will have, Rockwell Automation has published an upda

From 1st January 2012, the European
Machinery Directive will no longer
reference EN 954-1 as a safety
standard.
Recognising the impact that the change in directive will have, Rockwell Automation has published an updated version of its Safebook series.
Titled 'Safebook 4 - Principles of Machine Safety: Legislation, Theory and Practice', this updated booklet now incorporates more information on two standards EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC/EN 62061 which can be referenced instead of EN 954-1.
There are application examples with performance level calculations, guidance on the principles of machine safety, relevant standards and methods of safety implementation.
Safebook 4 is just part of the total safety offering from Rockwell Automation.
Recognising the impact that the change in directive will have, Rockwell Automation has published an updated version of its Safebook series.
Titled 'Safebook 4 - Principles of Machine Safety: Legislation, Theory and Practice', this updated booklet now incorporates more information on two standards EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC/EN 62061 which can be referenced instead of EN 954-1.
There are application examples with performance level calculations, guidance on the principles of machine safety, relevant standards and methods of safety implementation.
Safebook 4 is just part of the total safety offering from Rockwell Automation.
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