Documentation Issue Status; Scope Of The Documentation - Beckhoff AX8000 Series Manual

Foreword
1.2

Documentation issue status

Origin of the document
This documentation was originally written in German. All other languages are derived from the German
original.
Product features
Only the product features specified in the current user documentation are valid. Further information given on
the product pages of the Beckhoff homepage, in emails or in other publications is not authoritative.
Version Comment
1.6 Chapter amendment:
Definitions 1.5; UL-specific chapter 2.3.1; Type plate for supply and axis module 4.1.1 – 4.1.2;
General description AX8620 and AX8640 4.3.1 – 4.3.2; Wide voltage range 5.1.1.1; Structure of
the servo system 5.1; Electrical data – power supply modules 5.2.3; Dimensions 5.2.6;
Installation conditions in the control cabinet 6.1; Drilling pattern and installation example 6.2;
Block diagrams 7.1 – 7.2; Power supply 7.3.1 – 7.3.7; Positioning within the system 8.3.2;
New chapter:
UL configuration example of a system group 2.3.1.1; Connection of the protective conductors
6.3
Removed chapters:
Electrical data – power supply modules 5.2.2
1.5 Chapter amendment:
Scope of the documentation 1.2.1; Intended use 1.3; Dual use 1.3.1; Electromagnetic
compatibility 2.2; For your safety 3; Description of symbols 3.2; Notes on AX8000 multi-axis
servo system 3.3; Type plate for supply and axis module 4.1.1 and 4.1.2; System description
5.1.1; Ambient and operating conditions 5.2.1; Electrical installation 7; Block diagrams 7.1 and
7.2; Power supply 7.3;
New and restructured chapter:
UL approval in the USA and Canada 2.3; Accessories 4.2 is now 4.4;
Total motor cable lengths 7.6
1.4 Chapter amendment:
1.5; 1.6; 2.1; 4.1.1; 4.1.2; 7.5.2; 7.7.2
New chapter:
Drive-integrated safety technology 4.2
1.2.1

Scope of the documentation

The overall documentation package for the AX8000 multi-axis servo system is comprised of the following
manuals:
AX8000 -
System manual
Startup (this documentation)
Commissioning under TwinCAT3
CoE - object description
Diagnostic messages
AX2090-BW8x brake resistors
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Definition
Description of the mechanical and electrical parameters as well as all in-
formation necessary for the use of the AX8000 multi-axis servo system.
User manual for the installation and assembly of the AX8000 multi-axis
servo system.
Commissioning tutorial under TwinCAT3 including user information on
the TC DriveManager 2 and a description of the safety function STO
(Safe Torque Off) over FSoE (Safety over EtherCAT).
Documentation of CAN over EtherCAT – objects with attribute tables.
Documentation of the error messages of the AX8000 multi-axis servo
system with attribute tables and problem/solution descriptions.
Operating instructions for the use and installation of the AX2090-BW8x
brake resistors as accessories for the AX8000 multi-axis servo system.
Version: 1.6 Multi axis servo system AX8000