1Cautions for handling and operation
■Read these cautions carefully and only use in the manner intended.
■Safety instructions are intended to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury or
damage to the system. Safety instructions are classified as follows in accordance with the
seriousness of the risk.
①The ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z is not a hand tool. It is designed to be installed on a NC
lathe or a special purpose machine.
②DO NOT connect or disconnect the electric cord or operate ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z
with wet hands. Failure to follow this warning may result in electric shock.
③Protect ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z control unit from coolants and moisture contamination.
Failure to protect the control unit can result in damage to internal components and short-
circuits within the ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z control unit and possible injury to the
operator or other personnel.
④Always use a protective cover around the spindle, wear safety glasses, dust mask,
hearing protection and gloves while the motor is running.
⑤Never touch the motor, spindle or cutting tools while the system is operating.
⑥Use only the proper input power source voltage and check the voltage setting on the
ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z control unit to prevent damage to the control unit or injury to
the operator.
Thank you for purchasing the Ultra-Precision, High-Speed spindle system, ASTRO-E
400Z/500Z/800Z. ASTRO-E400Z/500Z/800Z System is designed for use on CNC lathes,
robots, NC lathes and special purpose machines. The motor, spindle and control unit are
designed to work as an integrated system capable of 0-40,000min
-1
(400Z) ,0-50,000
min
-1
(500Z),0-80,000min
-1
(800Z). This system utilizes air to cool the motor and protect the
spindle from contaminants, please use an airline kit to ensure that clean, dry, properly
regulated air is supplied to the motor and spindle. Please read this Operation Manual
carefully prior to use.
Degree of Risk
Class
WARNING
CAUTION
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WARNING
A hazard that could result in bodily injury or damage to the system if the
safety instructions are not followed
A hazard that could result in light to moderate bodily injury or damage to the
system if the safety instructions are not followed.