Tolomatic User Guide:
IMA-S Integrated Motor Rod-Style Actuator - Stainless Steel
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S A F E T Y
1 .2 Safety Considerations
Proper and Safe Use of Product
Fail Safe e-Stop Recommendations
Means for a fail safe e-stop is highly recommended to ensure equipment and personal safety. The
e-stop should provide a means to remove main power from the actuator to cease and prevent any
unwanted motion.
Device Damage Prevention
To prevent permanent damage to the device, proper care should be taken not to exceed published
voltage, current, temperature, and load/force ratings. In addition, proper mechanical assembly and
proper wiring should be verified and safety measures checked before applying power to the complete
equipment package.
Personal Safety
During normal operation the actuator can become hot, especially the motor housing. In addition, the
case ground should be tied to an earth ground to prevent the presence of case voltage.
During normal operation, the actuator rod travels in and out creating a possible pinch point.
Proper guarding and signage must be used prevent entry into possible pinch zones and contact with
hot surfaces. It is highly recommended to display proper safety notices and implement proper safety
measures to prevent contact with hot surfaces.
Handling and Unpacking
When unpacking and handling the actuator, care should be taken not to drop the actuator as this can
damage the connectors, internal electronics, or cause misalignment of the actuator feedback device.
Damage the internal mechanical components may cause poor performance or render the actuator
non-functional. Since this is an electromechanical device, proper ESD measures should be taken to
avoid static electricity from contacting the signal and power lines of the device. as this can damage
the internal mechanical components rendering the actuator damaged or non-functional.
Packing and Transport
NOTE!
Package actuator to prevent damage during transport. It is recommended that the actuator be
returned in its original packaging. If the original packaging is not available, the follow these
recommendations.
1. Foam in place if possible.
2. Reinforce ends of box with multiple layers of cardboard or wood to prevent the actuator from
breaking through the packaging during shipment.
3. Support the connectors or cables so that enough packaging or foam is in place to prevent
shipping damage.
4. It is best to ship one unit per container because individual items that are not isolated with stable
packaging (foam in place) from each other often get damaged during shipment.
