Zimmer GmbH
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Am Glockenloch 2
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77866 Rheinau, Germany
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+49 7844 9138 0
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+49 7844 9138 80
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www.zimmer-group.com
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS:
GEP5000/GED5000 electric gripper series
EN / 05/01/2021
DDOC00211/i
2 Safety notices
CAUTION:
Risk of injury and material damage in case of non-compliance
Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repairs may only be performed by qualified specialists in
accordance with these installation and operating instructions.
The product is state-of-the-art. It is mounted to industrial machines and is used to hold tools.
The following are examples of situations in which the product may cause a hazard:
• The product is not properly installed, used or maintained.
• The product is not used for its designated purpose.
• The locally applicable regulations, laws, directives or guidelines are not observed.
The product may only be used in accordance with its intended use and technical data. Zimmer GmbH shall
accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use.
Any use other than the intended use requires written approval from Zimmer GmbH.
Make sure that the power supply is disconnected before you install, retool or service the product.
Zimmer GmbH recommends performing maintenance tasks, renovation work or attachment work outside of the
machine's danger zone when possible.
When commissioning or testing, make sure that the product cannot be actuated by mistake.
Modifications to the product, such as adding drilled holes or threads, may be made only with prior approval from
Zimmer GmbH.
The specified maintenance intervals are to be observed; also refer to the "Maintenance" section. When the
product is used under extreme conditions, the maintenance interval must be adapted.
Use of the product under extreme conditions, such as aggressive liquids and abrasive dusts, is subject to prior
approval from Zimmer GmbH.
Do not reach into the operational range of the product!
Notes and handling regulations for electrostatically sensitive components
Electrostatically sensitive components are individual components, integrated circuits or assemblies that can be
damaged by electrostatic fields or electrostatic discharge.
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When handling electrostatic components, make sure that persons, the work area and packaging are all fully
grounded!
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Electronic components may only be touched by persons in appropriately identified areas with conductive
flooring and only if:
• These persons are grounded by means of special bracelets.
• These persons wear shoes that are suitable and approved for the discharge of electrostatic charges.
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Electronic assemblies must not be brought into contact with plastics and parts of clothing that have plastic
content.
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Electronic assemblies may only be stored on conductive underlays.
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Electronic assemblies must not be installed in the vicinity of data back-up devices or monitors (monitor
distance > 100 mm).
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Measurements may only be performed on electronic assemblies if:
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The measuring instrument is grounded (e.g. via a ground conductor)
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The measuring head is momentarily discharged before measuring with a floating measuring instrument.
