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Contents
This manual contains important product information of the NDW BC50 motor
controller. It provides the intended use, integral safety measures and guides
for servicing, transport and storing conditions. Also, technical support for
installation, maintenance and troubleshooting is provided.
This guide is part of the product. Therefore, the product cannot be used
without consulting the guide prior to installation or use.
General Safety Measures
The BC50 motor controller has been designed and configured in order to
meet safety standards when in operation. However, risks may still occur.
Therefore, it is important to study and follow the manual prior to usage.
• For optimal and safe use of the system it is required to study and follow
the manual.
• Keep this manual in a safe and visual location near the system.
• The supplier cannot be held responsible for faults and defects that would
have been avoided by following this manual.
• The supplier cannot be held responsible when changes are made and/or
added to the system which has not been described and/or allowed in
the manual.
• Do not use the system when one or more components are damaged
or malfunctioning.
• Questions concerning the manual can be addressed to NDW located
in Waalwijk.
Dangers
While working with the BC50 motor controller, certain dangers may occur.
This list provides the general dangers that may happen and instructs on how
to avoid accidents:
• Maintenance and repair may only be executed by authorized and qualified
personnel according to the appropriate national safety regulations.
Otherwise serious bodily injury may arise.
• Before initiating or using the BC50 controller, make sure all unauthorized
personnel has cleared the working area of the conveyor.
• Make sure the BC50 controller is only operated with control voltages
compliant with a SELV environment.
• The power must always be switched o when maintenance or installation
work is performed on the BC50 controller. Ensure the power cannot
accidentally be switched on.
• Check for visible damage regularly. Also make sure mounts and screws have
correct tension.
• If you notice any faulty behaviour of the controller or the system,
immediately cut the power and make sure it cannot accidentally be
switched on. Contact qualified personnel in order to perform
troubleshooting.
• Make sure no unnecessary tools or equipment are near the system when
in operation. Tools or screws falling on the conveyor may cause serious
damage to the system.
• When installing or troubleshooting the conveyor system, be aware that
sensors or other signals may be triggered unintentionally, leading to
hazardous situations. Be sure to always turn the power o in an event
of installation or maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Never try to open a BC50 motor controller.
Intended use
The BC50 controller must only be used for industrial applications in an
industrial, dry environment. The controller must be integrated in automated
conveyor modules or systems with NDW motorized E-rollers installed. Any
other use is prohibited. If external tools and machinery are integrated, it is
required to validate the safety before using the system.
Qualied persons
Only qualified personnel are allowed to work with- or integrate the BC50
controller. Qualified personnel are expected to understand this manual
and have knowledge on national safety regulations regarding industrial
appliances. While working with the controller, the following points should be
taken into account by the qualified personnel:
• Relevant diagrams and user manuals of the BC50 motor controller.
• Regulations and requirements that are specific for this product.
• Safety and warning instructions as provided by this document.
• National and/or local safety regulations.
INTRODUCTION