BECKHOFF Drive Technology 1 Foreword
AX5000 Version 6.2 7
1.7 Appropriate use
The servo drives of the AX5000 series are exclusively designed for torque, speed and
position control of suitable asynchronous and synchronous three-phase current motors. The
maximum permissible effective motor voltage must be at least equal the effective mains
voltage fed into the servo drive.
The servo drives from the AX5000 series are designed for installation as components in
electrical systems or machines and may be operated only as integrated system or machine
components.
WARNING
Caution – Risk of injury!
Electronic equipment is not fail-safe. The machine manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that the connected motors and the machine are
brought into a safe state in the event of a fault in the drive system.
The servo drives may only be operated in enclosed control cabinets and in accordance with
the conditions described in the: "Technical data" section.
Improper use
The servo drive AX5000 is not suitable for use in the following areas:
• in ATEX zones without a suitable housing
• in areas with aggressive environments (e.g. aggressive gases or chemicals)
The relevant standards and directives for EMC interference emissions must be complied
with in residential areas.