Special safety instructions

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 particular, safety boots must be worn!

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.

Acute risk of injury due to improper earthing!

The XTS must be earthed in accordance with the statutory provisions. Non-compliant earthing can cause acute injuries or death by electric shock.

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 commissioning.

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.

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 automatic 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-energized 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 Packing 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.

Danger from magnetic fields!

In particular, the magnetic field poses a danger to:

• Persons with cardiac pacemakers (the magnetic field may cause the pacemaker to switch to test mode and thus cause a cardiac arrest!)
• Persons with magnetically conductive implants
• Magnetic data storage devices
• Chip cards with magnetic strips, and
• Electronic devices
• Also keep in mind that the magnetic fields can influence implanted defibrillators and make external defibrillators inoperable.
• Ensure a safety distance of 250 mm to all magnetic parts. Also, make sure that there is no direct contact with magnetic components near parts that are susceptible to interference.
  The national regulations and guidelines applicable in other countries must be followed! Also note the requirements of BGV B 11 in connection with magnetic fields (BGV B 11 Section 14).