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Kollmorgen | April 2017
ICH Installation Guide | 2 Safety
2 Safety
This section helps you to recognize and avoid dangers to people and objects.
2.1 Safety notes
DANGER
The execution of work by persons with cardiac pacemakers is forbidden! The function of the
cardiac pacemaker can be impaired by the magnetic fields; death or heaviest injuries could
be the result.
DANGER
The strong magnetic fields, which are present, constitute a hazard for persons with implants
that can be influenced by magnetic fields. As a general rule, all persons who may suffer
impairment to health through the influence of strong magnetic fields must keep at a safe dis-
tance of at least 1 meter from the motor.
WARNING
Always wear gloves when working on the linear motor. Because of the high magnetic attrac-
tion forces, special care must be taken in surroundings of about 20cm from the magnetic
plates. Inside this area, heavier (>1kg) or larger (>1dm²) objects of steel or iron must not be
held in the hand.
WARNING
The magnetic plate radiate high attractive magnetic forces which have effect on all soft mag-
netic materials (e.g. iron). These forces cannot be controlled by hand and may cause serious
injury. Do not place any soft magnetic objects nearer than 20cm from the magnetic side of
the magnet plates.
WARNING
The magnetic plates must never be stored in an unpacked state. Always use non-magnetic
packaging material that is at least 2cm thick. During assembly of magnetic plates unpack
only one magnetic plate and fix it to avoid injury due to the large magnetic forces acting
between magnetic plates. The storage location must be dry and protected from heat. Place
warning signs (Caution: STRONG MAGNETS) at place where the linear motors are stored.
2.2 You should pay attention to this
Read the documentation!
Read carefully the applicable documentation before assembly, setup and using (available on
Kollmorgen website or as a printed version on request). Incorrect handling of ICH can cause
injury and damage to the persons and equipment.
The operator must ensure the following of the safety instructions. The operator must ensure
that all staff responsible for working with ICH have read and understood the product manual.
Always follow the safety instructions described in this manual.
Safety notes placement!
Safety notes should be placed in a location where they can be easily accessed and available
to the responsible persons
Pay attention to the technical data!
Adhere to the technical data and the specifications on connection conditions (rating plate and
documentation). If permissible voltage values or current values are exceeded, ICH can be
damaged, e.g. through overheating.
