Data for operation and environment

Notice

Operate the gear units only under the specified environmental conditions

Operate the gear units only in accordance with the specifications for operation and the environment listed in this chapter. This way you can ensure a long service life and operation as intended.

If you do not adhere to the permissible specifications for the operation and the environment, this can lead, for example, to icing of the seal and damage to the gear unit.

Beckhoff products are designed for operation under certain environmental conditions, which vary according to the product. The following specifications must be observed for operation and environment in order to achieve the optimum service life of the products.

Environmental requirements

Climate category

2K3 according to EN 60721

Ambient temperature during operation

-15 °C to +40 °C, extended temperature range

Ambient temperature for transport and storage

Maximum fluctuation 20 K/hour:
-25 °C to +70 °C

Permissible humidity in operation

5 % to 95 % relative humidity, no condensation

Permissible humidity during transport and storage

5 % to 95 % relative humidity, no condensation

Specifications for intended use

Protection class

IP 64

Lubrication

Oil; maintenance-free

Direction of rotation

Drive side and output side in the same direction