Moog Animatics SmartMotor™ Developer's Guide,Rev. L
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Other Safety Considerations
The Moog Animatics SmartMotors are supplied as components that are intended for use in an
automated machine or system. As such, it is beyond the scope of this manual to attempt to
cover all the safety standards and considerations that are part of the overall machine/system
design and manufacturing safety. Therefore, the following information is intended to be used
only as a general guideline for the machine/system designer.
It is the responsibility of the machine/system designer to perform a thorough "Risk
Assessment" and to ensure that the machine/system and its safeguards comply with the
safety standards specified by the governing authority (for example, ISO, OSHA, UL, etc.) for
the locale where the machine is being installed and operated. For more details, see Machine
Safety on page 31.
Motor Sizing
It is the responsibility of the machine/system designer to select SmartMotors that are
properly sized for the specific application. Undersized motors may: perform poorly, cause
excessive downtime or cause unsafe operating conditions by not being able to handle the
loads placed on them. The System Best Practices document, which is available on the Moog
Animatics website, contains information and equations that can be used for selecting the
appropriate motor for the application.
Replacement motors must have the same specifications and firmware version used in the
approved and validated system. Specification changes or firmware upgrades require the
approval of the system designer and may require another Risk Assessment.
Environmental Considerations
It is the responsibility of the machine/system designer to evaluate the intended operating
environment for dust, high-humidity or presence of water (for example, a food-processing
environment that requires water or steam wash down of equipment), corrosives or chemicals
that may come in contact with the machine, etc. Moog Animatics manufactures specialized
IP-rated motors for operating in extreme conditions. For details, see the Moog Animatics
Product Catalog.
Machine Safety
In order to protect personnel from any safety hazards in the machine or system, the
machine/system builder must perform a "Risk Assessment", which is often based on the ISO
13849 standard. The design/implementation of barriers, emergency stop (E-stop)
mechanisms and other safeguards will be driven by the Risk Assessment and the safety
standards specified by the governing authority (for example, ISO, OSHA, UL, etc.) for the
locale where the machine is being installed and operated. The methodology and details of
such an assessment are beyond the scope of this manual. However, there are various sources
of Risk Assessment information available in print and on the internet.
NOTE: The following list is an example of items that would be evaluated when
performing the Risk Assessment. Additional items may be required. The safeguards
must ensure the safety of all personnel who may come in contact with or be in the
vicinity of the machine.
In general, the machine/system safeguards must:
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Provide a barrier to prevent unauthorized entry or access to the machine or system. The
barrier must be designed so that personnel cannot reach into any identified danger
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