Mechanical
Hazards
The following mechanical precautions
should always be observed, especially when operating large,
powerful components:
Crush-Collision
Danger to Personnel-- Even small mechanical components
can exert sufficient force to crush or injure you! Before powering
your motion control system, verify that personnel, including
their hands, fingers and feet are clear of the safety zone.
If you have not already done so, define a safety zone, then
employ barriers and/or clearly marked boundary lines so that
personnel are excluded from the zone. Before powering motion
control components, verify that all personnel remain outside
the safety zone.
Crush-Collision
Hazard to Equipment-- The same precautions applied
to personnel should be observed for equipment. Components can
be damaged or destroyed due to collision with other components
or fixed hardware.
Component
Hazards-- Motion control may be applied to components
which themselves present hazards. These include welders, saws,
lasers, presses, cutters, etc. Be aware that the introduction
of movement to a component extends the reach and range of that
component's hazards. In addition, any object can be made dangerous
if suddenly jarred loose or pitched due to sudden, wild movements.
When testing new applications, it is recommended that you begin
at very low speeds, then slowly increase to the design speed.
Electrical
Hazards
Electrocution
Hazard-- Some motion control systems utilize high
voltages and currents which present hazards to personnel. During
installation and servicing of components:
- Power
off all electrical components and accessories connected to
your motion control system.
- Unplug
electrical devices from their source of power. Safe-lock all
power plugs to prevent them from being plugged in during servicing.
- Allow
sufficient time for components using capacitors to discharge
fully before making connections.
- Do
not repower any components until installation is complete
and personnel are clear of component spaces.
ESD--
Due to the use of sensitive microelectronics, all
XMP boards are subject to damage due to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). When handling XMP components, users are advised to observe
basic ESD precautions, including the use of grounding straps
and grounding mats. Removed XMP components should always be
stored in protective ESD bags and/or cases.