Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages - Manual (Page 10)

10 Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010
Chapter 1 Multi-axis Stage Safety
Safety Labels
To prevent injury and damage to the linear stage, review the safety labels and the
details and location for each table before using the linear stage. The stages are
shown individually and un-stacked for clarity.
Title Location Label Details
Danger - Pinch
Points and Heavy
Object A The multi-axis stages presents a muscle strain hazard if one person
attempts to lift it. When attempting to move the linear stage use a
three-person-lift to prevent personal injury or damage to the multi-axis
stages.
To Installer - There exists a Crush and Cut hazard while installing the
multi-axis stages. The multi-axis stages weigh approx. 36.1 …90.3 kg
(79.4…198.6 lb).
To User - The Pinch Point label identifies a moving object hazard, caused
by the movement of the carriage on the multi-axis stages Never put
fingers, hands, or limbs near the multi-axis stages while running motion
commands. Before executing any motion command, check that all
maintenance tools have been removed from multi-axis stages.
All types of multi-axis stages, present a pinch point hazard. This hazard
may occur if fingers or hands come between the end cap and a moving
carriage. Always install shipping clamps when attempting to lift multi-
axis stages. Lift the multi-axis stages from the base of the lower axis
and keep you fingers away from the strip seals.
Danger - Hazardous
Voltage B The Hazardous Voltage label identifies the junction box as a hazardous
voltage area of the multi-axis stages. To avoid injury be sure to follow
Lockout-Tagout procedures before attempting maintenance on these
multi-axis stages.
Danger - Strong
Magnets C The Strong Magnets label identifies non-ionizing radiation found in the
multi-axis stages. Magnet channels inside the multi-axis stages are
constructed with strong magnets. Strong magnets can disrupt the
functionality of automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICD);
people with a pacemaker should not work near the linear stage.
Maintenance personnel working on the multi-axis stages should avoid
the use of metallic tools and secure items such as badge clip and other
personal effects that could be attracted by the strong magnets. Strong
magnets can erase magnetic media. Never let credit cards or floppy
disks contact or come near the multi-axis stages.
Do Not Lift by
Junction Box D Do not attempt to move the multi-axis stages by grasping the cable
junction box. Moving the multi-axis stages in this manner will damage
the multi-axis stages and create a pinch or crush hazard. The junction
box is attached to the carriage, which is free to move. Lifting the multi-
axis stages in this manner will allow uncontrolled movement of the
heavy base. Always install shipping clamps, use a three-person lift, and
grasp the multi-axis stages by the base of the lower stage at the end
caps.
Stay Clear E Do not put hands or objects on the linear stage covers. Doing so could
deform the cover and damage the linear stage, causing excessive wear
on the cover supports or scraping noises when the linear stage is in
motion.
Sharp Edges F Always remove strip seals before removing the top or side covers. If it
becomes necessary to remove the top or side covers or change the strip
seal, exercise care when working near or on the strip seal. The edges of
the strip seal are sharp and can cut if accidentally hit or if handled
inappropriately.
LIFT HAZARD
Two Person Lift
or carry required
DANGER
PINCH POINTS
Moving parts inside
Lockout/Tagout
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE
LOCKOUT AND
TAGOUT POWER
BEFORE SERVICING
DANGER
DANGER
MAGNETIC FIELDS
LOCATED IN THIS AREA
Can be harmful to
pacemakers and other
sensitive equipment