How to Handle Space Stepper Motors
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MA 1313-A001 EN
1.2 Safety Instructions
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Intended use:
The space stepper motors are designed for operating in a space drive sys-
tem.
- An installation is allowed only if the requirements of the EC Ma-
chinery and EMC Directives are conformed with.
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Part of a machine:
This product is used as a part of a complete system, therefore risk evalua-
tions concerning the specific application must be made before using the
product.
- Safety measures have to be taken according to the results and be
verified.
- Personnel safety must be ensured by the concept of this overall
system (e.g. machine concept).
WARNING
– Injury from the rotating shaft!
The rotating motor shaft can accelerate loosely attached parts. This can
result in injury.
- Make sure, that before operation, all moving parts are fixed.
WARNING
– Injury from the rotating shaft!
Hair, clothes and jewellery can be wound up and trapped by the rotating motor shaft.
- Before starting to wire, make sure that clothing and jewellery are
tight and hair cannot be captured.
WARNING
– Injury from conversion into a translational motion!
If the rotation in the customer system is converted into a translational motion
(e.g. via spindle) injuries can occur from crushing.
- Before operation, check the system structure.
WARNING
– Serious injury from electric shock!
During electrical installation cables, connectors, etc. can be live.
- Do not plug or unplug the motor while powered.
- Do not plug or unplug the connectors while powered.
If the motor was energised, wait 3 minutes after power off to allow
the capacitors to discharge and ensure that there are no residual
charges on cables, connectors and boards.
