HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 15

General information | Safety
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides important safety information needed for the proper operation
of the unit.
2.2 General safety precautions
General accepted safety precautions, in particular the applicable precautions relating
to the handling of live electrical equipment, must be followed when operating the
system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or
damage to the product.
It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict exists
between the material contained in these instructions and the rules of a company
using this system, the more stringent rules take precedence.
2.3 Intended use
The products of the POSITIP 8000 series are advanced digital readouts for use on
manually operated machine tools. In combination with linear and angle encoders,
digital readouts of the POSITIP 8000 series return the position of the tool in more
than one axis and provide further functions for operating the machine tool.
The POSITIP 8000 NC1 software option can automate the production of a
workpiece.
The products of this series
must only be used in commercial applications and in an industrial environment
must be mounted on a suitable stand or holder to ensure the correct and
intended operation of the product
are intended for indoor use in an environment in which the contamination caused
by humidity, dirt, oil and lubricants complies with the requirements of the speci-
fications
The products support the use of peripheral devices from different
manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements on the
intended use of these devices. The information on their intended use,
which is provided in the respective documentation, must be observed.
2.4 Improper use
In particular, the products of the POSITIP 8000 series must not be used in the
following applications:
Use and storage outside the operating conditions specified in "Specifications"
Outdoor use
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Use of the products of the POSITIP 8000 series as part of a safety function
2.5 Personnel qualification
The personnel for mounting, installation, operation, service, maintenance and
removal must be appropriately qualified for this work and must have obtained
sufficient information from the documentation supplied with the product and with
the connected peripherals.
The personnel required for the individual activities to be performed on the product
are indicated in the respective sections of these instructions.
The personnel groups are specified in detail as follows with regard to their
qualifications and tasks.
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