Safety Precautions

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE UNDERTAKING INSTALLATION OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE eZMP-SYNQNET MOTION CONTROLLER AND ANY ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT

The instructions contained in this section will help users operate and maintain the equipment in a safe manner. They are designed to protect the safety of both the user/operator and the machine.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

System Safety

The basic rules of safety set forth in this section are intended as a guide for the safe operation of equipment. This general safety information, along with explicit service, maintenance and operational materials, make up the complete instruction set. All personnel who operate, service or are involved with this equipment in any way should be familiar with this information prior to operating the equipment

User Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the procedures set forth here are followed and, should any major deviation or change in use from the original specifications be required, appropriate procedures should be established for the continued safe operation of the system. It is strongly recommended that you contact your OEM to ensure that the system can be safely converted for its new use and continue to operate in a safe manner.

Safety Instructions

Do not operate your equipment with safety devices bypassed or covers removed.
Only qualified personnel should operate the equipment.
Never perform service or maintenance while automatic control sequences are in operation.
To avoid shock or serious injury, only qualified personnel should perform maintenance on the system.

AttentionAt a system level, do not touch the main power supply fuses or any components internal to the power modules while the main power supply switch is ON. Note that when the main power switch is OFF, the incoming supply cable may be live.

The equipment must be grounded (connected to the protective earth connection) according to OEM recommendations and to the latest local regulations for electrical safety. The grounding (protective earth) conductor must not be interrupted inside or outside the equipment enclosures. The wire used for equipment grounding (connection to protective earth) should be green with a yellow stripe.

Warning Labels

Hazard Warning

When you see this safety sign on a system, it gives a warning of a hazard or possibility of a hazard existing. The type of warning is given by the pictorial representation on the sign plus text if used. To ignore such a caution could lead to severe injury or death arising from an unsafe practice.

Danger, Warning, or Caution warning

Symbol plus DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION: These notices provide information intended to prevent potential personal injury and equipment damage.

Hot Surface warning

Symbol plus HOT SURFACE: These notices provide information intended to prevent potential personal injury.

Safety First

Kollmorgen equipment is designed and manufactured with consideration and care to generally accepted safety standards. However, the proper and safe performance of the equipment depends upon the use of sound and prudent operating, maintenance, and servicing procedures by trained personnel under adequate supervision.

For your protection, and the protection of others, learn and always follow these safety rules. Observe warnings on machines and act accordingly. Form safe working habits by reading the rules and abiding by them. Keep these safety rules handy and review them from time to time to refresh your understanding of them.

Safety Inspection

Before Starting the System

Ensure that all guards and safety devices are installed and operative and that all doors which carry warning labels are closed and locked.
Ensure that all personnel are clear of those areas indicated as potentially hazardous.
Remove (from the operating zone) any materials, tools or other objects that could cause injury to personnel or damage the system.
Make sure that the control system is in an operational condition.
Make certain that all indicating lights, horns, pressure gauges, or other safety devices and indicators are in working order.

After Shutdown

Make certain all controlled equipment in the plant is safe and that the associated electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic power is turned off. It is permissible for the control equipment contained in enclosures to remain energized provided this does not conflict with the safety instructions found in this section.

Operating Safely

Do not operate the control system until you read and understand the operating instructions and become thoroughly familiar with the system and the controls.
Never operate the control system while a safety device or guard is removed or disconnected.
Where access to the control system is permitted for manual operation, only those doors which provide that access should be unlocked. They should be locked immediately after the particular operation is completed.
Never remove warnings that are displayed on the equipment. Torn or worn labels should be replaced.
Do not start the control system until all personnel in the area have been warned.
Never sit or stand on anything that might cause you to fall onto the control equipment or its peripheral equipment.
Horseplay around the control system and its associated equipment is dangerous and should be prohibited.

AttentionKnow the emergency stop procedures for the system.

Never operate the equipment outside specification limits.
Keep alert and observe indicator lights, system messages, and warnings that are displayed on the system.
Do not operate faulty or damaged equipment. Make certain proper service and maintenance procedures have been performed.

Electrical Service & Maintenance Safety

ALL ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
It should be assumed at all times that the POWER is ON and all conditions treated as live. This practice assures a cautious approach which may prevent accident or injury.
To remove power: LOCK THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT DISCONNECTING MEANS IN THE OPEN POSITION.
APPLY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT DEVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DOCUMENTED AND ESTABLISHED POLICY.

There may be circumstances where troubleshooting on live equipment is required. Under such conditions, special precautions must be taken:
- Make sure your tools and body are clear of the areas of equipment which may be live.
- Extra safety measures should be taken in damp areas.
- Be alert and avoid any outside distractions.
- Make certain another qualified person is in attendance.
Before applying power to any equipment, make certain that all personnel are clear of associated equipment.
Control panel doors should be unlocked only when checking out electrical equipment or wiring. After the inspection is completed, close and lock panel doors.
All covers on junction panels should be fastened closed before leaving any job.
Never operate any controls while others are performing maintenance on the system.
Do not bypass a safety device.
Always use the proper tool for the job.
Replace the main supply fuses only when electrical power is OFF (locked out).

Safe Cleaning Practices

Do not use toxic or flammable solvents to clean control system hardware.
Turn off electrical power (lock-out) before cleaning control system assemblies.
Keep electrical panel covers closed and power off when cleaning an enclosure.
Always clean up spills around the equipment immediately after they occur.
Never attempt to clean a control system while it is operating.
Never use water to clean control equipment unless you are certain that the equipment has been certified as sealed against water ingress. Water is a very good conductor of electricity and the single largest cause of death by electrocution.