Glossary
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Conformity
Declaration that the device conforms to EU standards of safety.
Enclosure
A metal covering installed to protect the brake from airborn
particles or moisture, and to prevent accidental contact with the
brake that may result in injury.
Equipotential Bonding
A practice of intentionally electrically connecting all exposed metal
items not designed to carry electricity in a room as protection from
electric shock.
Flange
An external flat rim or ridge for attaching an external object to the
device.
KEB Automation KG
Parent company of KEB America, Inc. Also referred to as KEB.
Machine Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the application in which the COMBISTOP
brake is installed. Not KEB America, Inc.
Magnet
The component of the brake which contains the magnetic
components.
Mounting Surface
A surface to which the COMBISTOP device is physically
attached.
NEC
US National Electric Code. Safety standard for electrical
installations used in the United States.
Product / KEB Product
See Device.
Recommended tightening
torque
The torque required to fully screw a socket head screw into a
mounting surface. The recommended tightening torque depends
on the type of screw used as well as the material, thread depth
and locking components (if any) used in the mounting surface.
Refer to the machine manufacturer for details on recommended
tightening torques for specific mounting surfaces.
Run-out
An inacuracy of rotating mechanical systems whereby the shaft
does not rotate precisely in line with the main axis. Always
present but must be minimized.
Specified Application
The specific application for which the COMBISTOP device was
ordered, is usually (but not always) the same as the Application in
which the device is being used.
System Integrator
The technician installing the COMBISTOP brake into the
application.
UL
Independent Standardization Company that tests and certifies
products according to defined and industry leading safety
standards. The UL mark indicates a product meets UL safety
standards.
