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1.2 Intended use
YukonDrive® drive controllers are components designed solely for vertical installation in stationary electrical systems
or machines.
When installed in machines the commissioning of the drive controller (i.e. start-up of intended operation) is prohibited,
unless it has been ascertained that the machine fully complies with the provisions of the Machinery Directive2006/42/
EC; compliance with EN 60204 is mandatory.
Commissioning (i.e. start-up of intended operation) is only permitted when strictly complying with the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC).
The YukonDrive® conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
The drive controllers fulfill the demands of the harmonized product standard EN 61800-5-1:2008.
If the drive controller is used for special applications, such as in areas subject to explosion hazard, the required stan-
dards and regulations (e.g. EN 50014, “General provisions” and EN 50018, “Flameproof housing”) must always be
observed.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized repair workshops. Unauthorized opening and incorrect intervention
could lead to death, physical injury or material damage. The warranty provided by Harmonic Drive® would thereby be
rendered void.
Note:
Deployment of the drive controllers in non-stationary equipment is classed as non-standard ambient conditions, and
is permissible only by special agreement.
1.3 Responsibility
Electronic devices are fundamentally not fail-safe. The company setting up and/or operating the machine or system
is itself responsible for ensuring that the drive is rendered safe if the device fails.
In the section on “Electrical equipment of machines” the standard EN 60204-1/DIN VDE 0113 “Safety of machines”
stipulates safety requirements for electrical controls. They are intended to protect personnel and machinery, and to
maintain the function capability of the machine or system concerned, and must be observed.
The function of an emergency off system does not necessarily have to cut the power supply to the drive. To protect
against danger, it may be more beneficial to maintain individual drives in operation or to initiate specific safety se-
quences.
Execution of the emergency stop measure is assessed by means of a risk analysis of the machine or plant, including
the electrical equipment in accordance with EN ISO 14121 (previously DIN EN 1050), and is determined in accordance
with EN ISO 13849-1 (previously DIN EN 954-1), “Safety of machines - Safetyrelated parts of controls” by selecting
the circuit category.
