◼ Motor current monitoring for enhanced safety: monitoring the motor current enables
◼ Wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times during work.
faults to be detected immediately and to prevent hazards originating from the system.
◼ Unauthorised modifications or changes to the linear unit are not permitted for safety
◼ If the linear unit is installed in an oblique or vertical position, the guide carriage must be
reasons.
secured to prevent slipping during work (installation, dismantling, maintenance, servi-
◼ The transverse forces, torques and speeds specified by RK Rose+Krieger GmbH for this
cing).
linear unit must not be exceeded (⮱ „5.4 Load data" on page 47). In dynamic opera-
◼ Following a collision, the threaded spindle, guide nut, track rail guide and carriage have
tion, this must be considered for the version: Fx
to be replaced – even if there is no visible damage. Details of the parts can be found
in the exploded drawing of the respective linear unit type (⮱ „7.1 Exploded view dra-
◼ The type plate must remain legible. It must be possible to identify the ratings data ef-
wings" on page 57).
◼ Safety-relevant hazard symbols identify danger areas on the product (⮱ „4.3 Safety
fortlessly at any time.
◼ Safety-relevant devices must be inspected at regular intervals, but at least once a year,
signs" on page 44).
for proper function, damage and completeness.
4.3
Safety signs
The warning and mandatory signs are safety signs that warn of risk or danger. Information in
these assembly instructions on particular hazards or situations on the linear unit must be ob-
served, as failure to do so increases the risk of accidents.
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The „General mandatory sign" instructs you to be alert.
Marked information in these assembly instructions requires your particular at-
tention.
They contain important information about functions, settings and procedures.
Failure to observe may lead to personal injury and faults on this linear unit or
damage to the environment. .
The „Danger of drawing in" warning sign warns of points on this product where
you could be drawn into the machinery.
= m*a [m/s
].
2
max
RK Tube System Linear Unit EP-II / EPX-II