Description Of The Motors; Use For The Intended Purpose - Siemens SIMOTICS S-1FT2 Operating Instructions Manual

Description of the motors

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Use for the intended purpose

Motors not used for the intended purpose
If you do not use the motors correctly, there is a risk of death, severe injury and/or material
damage.
• Only use the motors for their intended purpose.
• Make sure that the conditions at the location of use comply with all the rating plate data.
• Make sure that the conditions at the location of use comply with the conditions specified
Malfunctions of active implants due to magnetic and electrical fields
Electric motors endanger people with active implants, for example heart pacemakers, who
come close to the motors.
• If you are affected, stay a minimum distance of 300 mm from the motors (tripping
If you wish to use special versions and design variants whose specifications vary from the
motors described in this document, then contact your local Siemens office.
If you have any questions regarding the intended usage, please contact your local Siemens
office.
The 1FT2 motor is intended for industrial or commercial plants.
The motor is designed for operation in sheltered areas under normal climatic conditions, such
as those found on shop floors.
For more detailed information, refer to Chapter" Environmental conditions (Page 24)".
The 1FT2 motor is certified only for operation through a converter.
Any other use of the motor is considered to be incorrect use.
Compliance with all specifications in the operating instructions is part of correct usage.
Observe the details on the rating plate.
Typical applications
The 1FT2 synchronous motors have the following typical application areas:
• Machine tools (e.g. auxiliary axes, feed drives)
• Robots and handling systems
• Packaging, plastics and textile machines
• Wood, glass, ceramics and stone working machines
SIMOTICS S-1FT2 synchronous motors for SINAMICS S120
Operating Instructions, 07/2021, A5E50610821B AB
WARNING
in this documentation. When necessary, take into account deviations regarding
approvals or country-specific regulations.
WARNING
threshold for static magnetic fields of 0.5 mT according to Directive 2013/35/EU).
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