Beckhoff AL8021 Operating Instructions Manual
Beckhoff AL8021 Operating Instructions Manual

Beckhoff AL8021 Operating Instructions Manual

Linear servo motors
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Operating instructions | EN
AL8000
Linear servo motors
2025-01-14 | Version 1.8.0

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Documentation Notes
Disclaimer
General product and documentation disclaimer.
Trademarks
Lists registered and licensed trademarks.
Patents
Lists patents related to EtherCAT technology.
Limitation of Liability
Defines exclusions from liability.
Copyright
Copyright statement and usage restrictions.
Third-Party Brands
Mentions third-party trademarks used.
Version Numbers
Information on document revision levels.
Scope of Documentation
Lists related documents for complete understanding.
Staff Qualification
Defines required expertise for handling products.
Safety and Instruction
General safety and handling guidance.
Notes on Information Security
Security considerations for connected products.
Explanation of Symbols
Clarifies symbols and warning notices used.
Beckhoff Services
Contact information for support and services.
Support Services
Details for technical support.
Training Offerings
Information on available training courses.
Service Offerings
Information on after-sales service.
Headquarters Germany
Company address and contact.
Downloadfinder
Link to download resources.
For Your Safety
Safety Pictograms
Explains product-specific safety symbols.
General Safety Instructions
Essential safety measures for all operations.
Before Operation Safety
Safety checks before starting.
During Operation Safety
Safety precautions during use.
After Operation Safety
Safety measures post-operation.
Product Overview
Linear Servomotor
General description of the servomotor.
Servomotor Name Plate
Details on the motor's identification label.
Servomotor Type Key
Decoding the product's type designation.
Magnetic Plate
General description of the magnetic plate.
Magnetic Plate Name Plate
Details on the plate's identification label.
Needle Pattern Marking
Description of markings on the plate.
Magnetic Plate Type Key
Decoding the magnetic plate's type designation.
Product Characteristics
Key features and properties of the product.
Ordering Options
Information on how to order specific configurations.
Water Cooling Options
Details on water cooling options.
Connection Cable Options
Information on available cable options.
Intended Use
Specifies the correct applications for the product.
Improper Use
Lists prohibited uses and situations.
Technical Data
Definition and Technical Terms
Glossary of technical terminology.
Operation and Environment Data
Environmental conditions and specifications.
Power Derating
How conditions affect power output.
AL802x Data
Specific performance and dimensional data for AL802x.
AL802x Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL802x.
AL802x Alignment
Mounting and alignment guide for AL802x.
AL852x Magnetic Plates Data
Performance and dimensional data for AL852x plates.
AL852x Magnetic Plates Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL852x.
AL804x Data
Specific performance and dimensional data for AL804x.
AL804x Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL804x.
AL804x Alignment
Mounting and alignment guide for AL804x.
AL854x Magnetic Plates Data
Performance and dimensional data for AL854x plates.
AL854x Magnetic Plates Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL854x.
AL806x-0 Convection Cooling Data
Data for convection cooled AL806x-0.
AL806x-0 Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL806x-0.
AL806x-0 Alignment
Mounting and alignment guide for AL806x-0.
AL806x-1 Water Cooling Data
Data for water cooled AL806x-1.
AL806x-1 Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL806x-1.
AL806x-1 Alignment
Mounting and alignment guide for AL806x-1.
AL856x Magnetic Plates Data
Performance and dimensional data for AL856x plates.
AL856x Magnetic Plates Dimensional Drawings
Mechanical dimensions for AL856x.
Scope of Supply
Packaging
Information on product packaging and handling.
Linear Servomotor Packaging
Details on motor packaging.
Magnetic Plate Packaging
Details on magnetic plate packaging.
Transport and Storage
Conditions
General conditions for transport and storage.
Transport
Guidelines for transporting products.
Linear Servomotor Transport
Specific transport instructions for motors.
Magnetic Plate Transport
Specific transport instructions for plates.
Long-Term Storage
Recommendations for extended storage.
Technical Description
Magnetic Track Length
Methods for determining magnetic track length.
Conventional Calculation
Calculation method 1.
Effective Calculation
Calculation method 2.
Overall Mounting Height
Information on mounting height and its impact.
Mounting Height Dependencies
How mounting height affects performance.
Protection Equipment
Description of product protection features.
LPTC-600 Sensor
Details on the temperature sensor.
Coupling
Coupling Structure
Different ways to couple linear motors.
Gantry Coupling
Description of gantry coupling setup.
Common Magnetic Track Coupling
Description of common track coupling.
Arrangement of Coil Units
Guidelines for positioning coil units.
Cable Arrangement
General cable layout.
Cables in Same Direction
Cable layout with same direction.
Cables in Opposite Direction
Cable layout with opposite direction.
Electrical Connection
Instructions for wiring coupled units.
Offset Calculation
Calculating wiring offsets.
Phase Lines
Positioning of phase lines.
Power Supply Wiring
Wiring for power supply.
Temperature Sensor Connection
Connecting the temperature sensor.
Mechanical Installation
Installation Requirements
Prerequisites for mechanical installation.
Surface Evenness
Surface evenness requirements.
Installation Steps
Step-by-step process for installing components.
Coil Unit Installation
Instructions for installing the coil unit.
Magnetic Plates Installation
Instructions for installing magnetic plates.
Water Cooling Installation
Installation of water cooling system.
Verification After Installation
Checks after installation.
Smooth Operation Verification
Verifying smooth movement.
Electrical Installation
Connection Technology
How to connect motors and drives.
Cables
Cable selection and handling guidelines.
Connector Assignment
Pin assignments for connectors.
itec® Connector Assignment
Pinout for itec connectors.
M23-SpeedTec® Connector Assignment
Pinout for M23 connectors.
M40-SpeedTec® Connector Assignment
Pinout for M40 connectors.
Commissioning
Before Commissioning
Checks and preparations before commissioning.
During Commissioning
Steps and considerations during commissioning.
Prerequisites During Operation
Checks required during normal operation.
After Operation
Procedures for after operation.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning Agents
Information on permitted cleaning agents.
Cleaning Agent List
List of cleaning agents and their chemical formulas.
Decommissioning
Disassembly
Procedures for taking the system apart.
Disposal
Guidelines for proper waste disposal.
Guidelines and Standards
Standards
List of relevant technical standards.
Guidelines
List of relevant directives.
Test Centers
Information on certification bodies.
EU Conformity
Details on European Union conformity.
CCC Conformity
Information on China Compulsory Certificate.

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