Beckhoff AG2400, Operating Instructions Manual

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Product overview
20 ─── Version: 2.1 AG2400
3.5
Intended use
The planetary gear units from the AG2400 series may be operated
only in the intended ambient and environmental 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 is available
according to DIN 50347
• The motor has a cylindrical shaft end with tolerance class h6 up
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 only approved for use in potentially ex-
plosive 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
3.5.1
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 from the AG2400 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 flange