Beckhoff AMP8000, Operating Instructions Manual

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For your safety
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Version: 1.1 AMP8000 and AMP8500
2.2
General safety instructions
In this chapter you will find information on safety for handling the
distributed servo drive system. This is not independently executable.
The distributed servo drive system is therefore considered to be an
incomplete machine. They must be installed in a machine or plant
by the machine builder. The documentation created by the machine
builder must be read.
2.2.1
Before operation
Protective equipment
Do not remove or bypass any protective devices. Check all protec-
tive devices before operation. Make sure that all emergency
switches are present at all times and can be reached by you and
other people. People could be seriously or fatally injured by unpro-
tected machine parts.
Switch off the mains voltage and secure it against being
switched on again
When working on machines or systems, switch off the mains voltage
and secure it against being switched on again.
Correctly ground electrical components or modules
Avoid electric shocks due to improper grounding of electrical compo-
nents or modules. Ground all conductive components according to
the specifications in the chapters "Electrical Installation" and "Me-
chanical Installation".
Keep the immediate environment clean
Keep your workplace and the surrounding area clean. Ensure safe
working.
Check safety pictograms
Check whether the designated pictograms are on the product. Re-
place missing or illegible stickers.
Observe tightening torques
Mount and repeatedly check connections and components, comply-
ing with the prescribed tightening torques.
Use the original packaging only
Use the original packaging for dispatch, transportation, storage and
packing.