Mechanical Installation - Beckhoff AX8000 Series Manual

Mechanical Installation

6 Mechanical Installation
Danger of injury through electrocution!
Injuries can be sustained through electrocution during the mounting and commissioning of the AX8000
multi-axis servo system.
The installation may only be carried out by trained and qualified technical personnel who are well-versed in
electrical and automation technology. Furthermore, the national accident prevention regulations must be
adhered to.
Take the following measures to avert danger:
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Before starting work, read the section For your safety [} 14] carefully.
• Place the electrical environment (servo drive, control cabinet, etc.) in a safe, voltage-free state.
ð Remove all relevant mains fuses.
ð Turn off the main switch and secure it against being turned on again.
ð Put up a warning sign.
• The control and power connections for the motors may be live, even if the motor is prevented from ro-
tating by the internal brake.
Destruction of the servo drive!
Observe the following notes to avoid damage to or destruction of the components during the mechanical in-
stallation of the AX8000 multi-axis servo system:
• Always install the servo drive vertically.
• Provide adequate ventilation for the servo drive. The permissible environmental conditions can be
found in the section "Environmental and operating conditions [} 27]".
• It is essential to adhere to the required distances (see diagrams below).
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Version: 1.6 Multi axis servo system AX8000