General information
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8LVA user's manual V1.0
1 General information
1.1 Manual history
Version
Date
Comment
Author
1.00
2017-06-06
First edition
Docu 2
Information:
B&R makes every effort to keep user's manuals as current as possible. New versions are made avail-
able in electronic form on the B&R website at
. Check regularly whether you
have the latest version.
1.2 About this user's manual
This user manual describes the product, informs you how to use it and warns of possible dangers.
The personnel responsible for installation, operation, fault rectification, maintenance and cleaning must read and
understand this manual before starting any work. The machine documentation must also be taken into account; the
product described here is a component of this. This, along with observing all specifications and safety guidelines,
will ensure safe operation and a long service life.
As a component of the machine, this manual is to be made freely accessible and stored in the immediate vicinity
of the machine.
In addition to the information in this manual, local accident prevention regulations and national industrial safety
regulations apply.
Information:
This user's manual is not intended for end customers! It is the responsibility of the machine manufac-
turer or system provider to provide the safety guidelines relevant to end customers in the operating
instructions for the end customer in the respective local language.
1.3 Safety
This chapter provides you with safety-related information about working with the product.
Safety guidelines relevant to certain phases of the product's service life have been documented in the relevant
chapters in this manual.
1.3.1 Organization of safety notices
Safety notices in this manual are organized as follows:
Safety notice
Description
Danger!
Disregarding these safety guidelines and notices can be life-threatening.
Warning!
Disregarding these safety guidelines and notices can result in severe injury or substantial damage to property.
Caution!
Disregarding these safety guidelines and notices can result in injury or damage to property.
Note:
This information is important for preventing errors.
1.3.2 Intended use
B&R motors and gear motors are components designed for installation in electrical systems or machines. They were
designed, developed and manufactured for general industrial use. They are intended to be operated in covered
rooms and under normal climatic conditions, which is usually the case in modern production halls. When used
in residential areas, commercial areas or small businesses, additional filtering measures are required or must be
provided by the user. The motors are only permitted to be used with servo drives that are operated on grounded,
three-phase industrial power systems (TN, TT power system).
Use in accordance with the intended purpose is prohibited until:
