Safety
3.2 Special safety instructions
The safety instructions are designed to avert danger and must be followed during installation,
commissioning, production, troubleshooting, maintenance and trial or test assemblies. The XTS can operate
independently. Installation in a machine or system is not mandatory. During independent commissioning or
installation of the XTS in a machine or system, the documentation and safety instructions provided by the
machine manufacturer must be read and applied.
WARNING
Caution - Risk of injury!
The XTS may only be installed by trained and qualified personnel. The qualified personnel
must know the national accident prevention regulations and be able to apply them.
When working on the XTS, personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn. In particu-
lar, safety boots must be worn!
WARNING
Caution - Risk of injury through electric shock!
Bring the electrical environment (XTS, cabinet, etc.) into a safe, de-energized state before
installing or working on the XTS.
DANGER
Acute risk of injury due to improper earthing!
The XTS must be earthed in accordance with the statutory provisions. Non-compliant earth-
ing can cause acute injuries or death by electric shock.
Attention
Intended use!
The XTS starter kit may only be put into operation under consideration of currently valid EU
directives and standards, as well as the EC Machinery Directive in force at the time of com-
missioning.
Attention
Destruction of the XTS starter kit!
Ensure adequate ventilation and proper earthing of the cabinet. The permissible ambient
conditions are specified in the “Technical data” section. Failure to observe the specified
ambient conditions and improper earthing may cause damage to components of the XTS
starter kit. Furthermore, EMC problems can arise.
CAUTION
Risk of burns from hot surfaces!
The XTS issues a warning via TwinCAT if the operating temperature exceeds 65 °C. If the
temperature exceeds 75 °C, the system switches off automatically. In the event of an auto-
matic shutdown, the surface temperature of the coils may exceed 105 °C. Acute risk of
burns!
Do not touch the components of the XTS during operation and shortly after operation. Wait
until all components have cooled sufficiently.
Use a thermometer to check the surface temperature of the components.
In cases that require touching of components directly after operation, use suitable safety
gloves to protect from burns. Wear heat-resistant clothing.
Danger from magnetic fields!
The Beckhoff XTS is equipped with permanent magnets at the guide rails and movers. The
field strength of the XTS results solely from the magnetic fields of these components. A
limit range of < 0.5 mT is reached in energized state at a radius of 150 mm, in non-ener-
gized state at a radius of 130 mm. The magnetic field poses a danger to persons and the
environment. Observe the regulations for magnetic fields in air transportation (IATA Pack-
ing Instruction 902). This applies to already installed magnets. Permanent magnets must
be stored in humid conditions. The use of permanent magnets in humid conditions (up to
95% relative humidity) can lead to corrosion and destruction of the permanent magnets.
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