Beckhoff AG2250, Operating Instructions Manual

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Product overview
Version: 2.8 ─── 21 AG2250
3.7
Intended use
The planetary gear units and right-angle gear units from the AG2250
series may be operated only in the intended ambient and environ-
mental conditions defined in this documentation.
The components are installed in plants or machines. Stand-alone
operation of the components is not permitted.
The gear unit is intended for attachment to motors under the follow-
ing conditions:
• The design of the motors is B5
• The concentricity tolerance or axial run-out tolerance conforms
to EN 50347
• The cylindrical shaft end has the tolerance class h6 to k6
Observe the approvals for gear units with the Ex-marking
Gear units marked with the Ex-marking comply with EU Directive
2014/34/EN; ATEX and are approved for use in potentially explo-
sive atmospheres. The performance data are limited and can be
found in the chapter "Technical data" of this translation of the origi-
nal instructions.
Read the entire drive system documentation:
• This translation of the original instructions
• Original operating instructions for the motors
• Machine manufacturer's complete documentation for the ma-
chine
3.7.1
Improper use
Any type of use that exceeds the permissible values from the techni-
cal data is regarded as inappropriate and is thus prohibited.
The planetary gear units and right-angle gear units from the AG2250
series are not suitable for use in the following areas:
• Potentially explosive atmospheres without a suitable housing
• Areas with aggressive environments, for example aggressive
gases or chemicals
• Areas with ionizing radiation and nuclear plants
• Aerospace industry
• Food processing, pharmacy and cosmetics
• Product areas that are not protected from abrasion
• Installation situations in which external media such as oil are
present at the output shaft