Advanced Motion Controls 12A8 - Safety; General Safety Overview

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1 Safety
ThissectiondiscussescharacteristicsofyourAZAnalogDrivetoraiseyourawarenessofpotentialrisksand
hazards.Theseverityofconsequencesrangesfromfrustrationofperformance,throughdamagetoequipment,
injuryordeath.Theseconsequences,ofcourse,canbeavoidedbygooddesignandproperinstallationintoyour
mechanism.
General Safety Overview
You must install and operate motion control equipment so that you meet
all applicable safety requirements. Ensure that you identify the relevant
standards and comply with them. Failure to do so may result in damage
to equipment and personal injury.
Read this entire manual prior to attempting to install or operate the drive.
Be
come familiar with practices and procedures that allow you to
operate these drives safely and effectively. You are responsible for
determining the suitability of this product for the intended application.
The manufacturer is neither responsible nor liable for indirect or
consequential damages resulting from the inappropriate use of this
product.
High-performance motion control equipme
nt can move rapidly with
very high forces. Unexpected motion may occur especially during
product commissioning. Keep clear of any operational machinery and
never touch them while they are working.
InordertoinstallanAZdriveintoaservosystem,youmustha
veathoroughknowledgeand
understandingofbasicelectronics,computersandmechanicsaswellassafetyprecautionsand
practicesrequiredwhendealingwiththepossibilityofhighvoltagesorheavy,strong
equipment.
Observeyourfacility’slock‐out/tag‐outproceduressothatworkcanproceedwithoutresidual
powerstoredinthesystemorunexpectedmovementsbythemachine.
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