IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS
Installation and Operation of Motion Control Equipment
It is important that motion control equipment is installed and operated in such a way that all applicable safety
requirements are met. It is your responsibility as an installer to ensure that you identify the relevant safety
standards and comply with them; failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and personal injury. In
particular, you should study the contents of this user guide carefully before installing or operating the
equipment.
The installation, set-up, test and maintenance procedures given in this User Guide should only be carried
out by competent personnel trained in the installation of electronic equipment. Such personnel should be
aware of the potential electrical and mechanical hazards associated with mains-powered motion control
equipment - please see the safety warning below. The individual or group having overall responsibility for
this equipment must ensure that operators are adequately trained.
Under no circumstances will the suppliers of the equipment be liable for any incidental, consequential or
special damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way
connected with the use of the equipment or this user guide.
SAFETY WARNING
High-performance motion control equipment is capable of producing rapid movement and very high forces.
Unexpected motion may occur especially during the development of controller programs. KEEP WELL
CLEAR of any machinery driven by stepper or servo motors. Never touch any part of the equipment while it
is in operation.
This product is sold as a motion control component to be installed in a complete system using good
engineering practice. Care must be taken to ensure that the product is installed and used in a safe manner
according to local safety laws and regulations. In particular, the product must be enclosed such that no part
is accessible while power may be applied.
This and other information from Parker-Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries and authorised distributors
provides product or system options for further investigation by users having technical expertise. Before you
select or use any product or system, it is important that you analyse all aspects of your application and
review the information concerning the product in the current product catalogue. The user, through its own
analysis and testing, is solely responsible for making the final selection of the system and components and
assuring that all performance, safety and warning requirements of the application are met.
If the equipment is used in any manner that does not conform to the instructions given in this user guide,
then the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The information in this user guide, including any apparatus, methods, techniques, and concepts described
herein, are the proprietary property of Parker Electromechanical Division or its licensors, and may not be
copied, disclosed, or used for any purpose not expressly authorised by the owner thereof.
Since Parker Electromechanical constantly strives to improve all of its products, we reserve the right to
modify equipment and user guides without prior notice. No part of this user guide may be reproduced in any
form without the prior consent of Parker Electromechanical Division.
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Division of Parker Hannifin plc, 2003
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