Beckhoff AX8-1 Series Documentation page 13

Diagnostics / faults
Avoid line interruptions!
Line interruptions can lead to switch-off. The AX8911 can switch the motors of the AX8000
servo drive torque-free according to the safety project used on it. Any motors that are still
WARNING
moving coast to a halt. With suspended or pulling loads the motors may also accelerate.
External safety measures (e.g. mechanical service brakes) are to be provided by the user
to avoid unwanted movements.
Avoid faults and interruptions in the EtherCAT communication!
Faults and interruptions in the EtherCAT communication lead to switch-off. The AX8911
can switch the motors of the AX8000 servo drive torque-free according to the safety project
WARNING
used on it. Any motors that are still moving coast to a halt. With suspended loads the mo-
tors may even be accelerated. External safety measures (e.g. mechanical service brakes)
are to be provided by the user to avoid unwanted movements.
Activation or restart of a project in TwinCAT
The activation or restart of a project in TwinCAT can lead to switch-off. The AX8911 can
switch the motors of the AX8000 servo drive torque-free according to the safety project
WARNING
used on it. Any motors that are still moving coast to a halt. With suspended loads the mo-
tors may even be accelerated. External safety measures (e.g. mechanical service brakes)
are to be provided by the user to avoid unwanted movements.
Downloading the safety project to the TwinSAFE logic or the AX8911 can
lead to switch-off!
Downloading the safety project to the TwinSAFE logic or the AX8911 can lead to switch-off.
WARNING
The AX8911 switches the motors of the AX8000 servo drive torque-free. Any motors that
are still moving coast to a halt. With suspended or pulling loads the motors may also accel-
erate. External safety measures (e.g. mechanical service brakes) are to be provided by the
user to avoid unwanted movements.
AX8911 - TwinSAFE Drive Option Version: 1.0.0
Product description
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