Beckhoff AM3000 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Foreword
Synchronous servomotor 7 Version: 2.1
1.3 Appropriate use
Synchronous servomotors of the AM8100 series are designed as drives for handling equipment, textile
machines, machine tools, packaging machines and similar machines with demanding requirements in terms
of dynamics. The motors of the AM8100 series are
exclusively intended for speed- and/or torque-controlled
operation via servo terminal EtherCAT EL72xx from Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.
The thermal protection contact incorporated in the motor windings must be analysed and monitored.
CAUTION
Danger for persons, the environment or equipment
The motors are operated in the drive system in conjunction with Beckhoff servo terminal EtherCAT EL72xx.
Please observe the entire documentation which consists of:
• AM8100 documentation (this Manual)
• Complete documentation (online and paper) for Beckhoff servo terminal EtherCAT EL72xx available at
www.beckhoff.com .
• Complete machine documentation (provided by the machine manufacturer)
WARNING
Caution – Risk of injury!
Electronic equipment is not fail-safe. The machine manufacturer is responsible for ensuring
that the connected motors and the machine are brought into a safe state in the event of a
fault in the drive system.
Special safety instructions for AM8100!
The general safety instructions [
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tions are also essential. Read carefully!
The servomotors from the AM8100 series are exclusively designed for installation as components in
electrical systems or machines and may only be operated as integrated components of the system or
machine.
The motors may
only be operated under the ambient conditions defined in this documentation.