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Chapter 1: Safety and Support
General Precautions
1.2.1 Intended Use of the System
The 2000X-series Power Supply and Actuator are components of an ultrasonic welding system.
These are designed for a wide variety of welding or processing applications.
1.2.2 Safety Measures and Guards
The 2000X aed Actuator, along with its 2000X aed Power Supply, contains software-controlled
electronic safety devices intended to prevent the machine from operating in a fashion harmful to
the user. Start Switch and Emergency Stop controls are designed to prevent undesirable startup.
1.2.3 Emissions
When being processed, certain plastic materials can emit toxic fumes, gases or other emissions
that can be hazardous to the operator’s health. Where such materials are processed, proper ven-
tilation of the workstation is required. Check your materials suppliers for recommended protec-
tion when processing their materials.
CAUTION
!
Processing of many materials, such as PVC, can be hazardous to an operator’s
health and could cause corrosion/damage to the equipment. Use proper ventila-
tion and take protective measures.
1.2.4 Setting up the Workplace
Measures for setting up a workplace for safe operation of the ultrasonic welder are outlined in
Section Chapter 4: Installation and Setup
and in the 2000-series Installation Guide.
1.2.5 Regulatory Compliance
The Branson 2000X aed actuator and converter receive their power and control from a 2000X-
series power supply, and together make up a system. The 2000X power supply is designed for
compliance with the following regulatory and agency standards:
• ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color Code
• ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols
• ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
• BS EN ISO 12100-1, -2 Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general guidelines for design
• EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance of industrial, scientific
and medical radio-frequency equipment
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