Emerson 2000IW Maintenance Manual page 16

1.2.1 Intended Use of the System
The 2000 Series Integrated Welder houses all the components of an ultrasonic welding
system. These are designed for a wide variety of welding or processing applications.
1.2.2 Safety Measures and Guards
The 2000 Series Integrated Welder, contains software-controlled electronic safety devices
intended to prevent the machine from operating in a fashion harmful to the user. Start
Switch and Emergency Stop controls are designed to prevent undesirable startup.
1.2.3 Emissions
When being processed, certain plastic materials can emit toxic fumes, gases or other
emissions that can be hazardous to the operator's health. Where such materials are
processed, proper ventilation of the workstation is required. Check your materials
suppliers for recommended protection when processing their materials.
CAUTION
1.2.4 Setting up the Workplace
Measures for setting up a workplace for safe operation of the ultrasonic welder are
outlined in Chapter 4: Installation and Setup of your Operating Manual.
1.2.5 Regulatory Compliance
The Branson 2000 Series Integrated Welder is designed for compliance with the following
regulatory and agency standards:
• ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color Code
• ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols
• ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
• BS EN ISO 12100-1, Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general guidelines for design
• EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance of industrial, scientific and
medical radio-frequency equipment
• EN 60204-1 Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of machines
• EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure
• EN 60664-1 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems
• EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments
• EN 61310-2 Safety of Machinery - Indication, marking, actuation
• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Article 670 Industrial Machinery
• NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• 29 CFR 1910.212 OSHA General Requirements for all machines
• 47 CFR Part 18 Federal Communication Commission
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General Warning
Processing of many materials, such as PVC, can be hazardous to an
operator's health and could cause corrosion/damage to the
equipment. Use proper ventilation and take protective measures.
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