Tech. Dok. / L23 880 02 / 05.99.01 © MICHAEL WEINIG AG
Data, transport, start-up
8-6 Profimat 23 E
Safety mechanisms
Protective mechanisms
The machine is equipped with the specified safety
features.
– Fully enclosed with safety sound hood. Also
available with interlocked hood if required by
national regulations (optional). If the
interlocked hood with delayed release is
installed, the hood can only be opened when the
spindles have come to a complete halt (approx.
180 seconds).
– Door of control cabinet interlocked when
master switch is "on"
– Spindle brakes (only in CE countries and if
purchased as an option)
– Mode selector (key-operated switch) for
automatic and manual modes
– Key-operated switch to release spindle brakes
– Puncture-proof dust extraction hoods
– Hand guard over bottom spindles
Safety functions
The feed is stopped and the spindle motors cut
out when the hood is opened. The spindles are
braked to a complete stop within 10 seconds by
the spindle brakes (optional).
When the hood is open in manual mode and the
brakes have been opened:
– Spindle motors cannot be started.
– Use for carrying out basic settings and tool
changes.
When the hood is open in manual mode and the
brakes have been applied:
– Feed is only possible at inching speed. Spindle
motors can be switched on.
– Use for fine profile set up adjustment.
Emergency OFF functions
Emergency OFF cuts out the spindles and feed
immediately. Emergency OFF is triggered by:
– Emergency OFF buttons on the control panel
and column, infeed guard flap with Emergency
OFF function
– Opening the hood
– Tripping the infeed guard