Rockwell Automation MPAS Integrated Linear Stages - Manual (Page 12)

12 Rockwell Automation Publication MP-UM001D-EN-P - September 2013
Chapter 1 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.
Location Title Label Details
A Danger-Pinch Points
and Heavy Objects The linear stage presents a muscle strain hazard if one person attempts to
lift it. When attempting to move the linear stage use a two-person-lift to
prevent personal injury or damage to the linear stage.
To Installer - There exists a Crush and Cut hazard while installing the linear
stage. The linear stage weighs from 13…63 kg (28…140 lb).
To User - The Pinch Point label identifies a moving object hazard, caused by
the movement of the carriage on the linear stage. Never put fingers, hands,
or limbs near the linear stage while running motion commands. Before
executing any motion command, check that all maintenance tools have
been removed from linear stage.
All types of linear stages, especially uncovered, present a pinch point
hazard. This hazard may occur if fingers or hands come between the end
cap and a moving carriage. Always lift the linear stage by the base and
keep fingers and hands away from the opening and edges parallel to the
carriage.
B Danger-Hazardous
Voltage The Hazardous Voltage label identifies the junction box as a hazardous
voltage area of the linear stage. To avoid injury be sure to follow Lockout-
Tagout procedures before attempting maintenance on these linear stages.
C Danger-Strong
Magnets The Strong Magnets label identifies non-ionizing radiation found in the
linear stage. Magnet channels inside the linear stage 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 linear stage 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 allow
credit cards or floppy disks to contact or come near the linear stage.
D Do Not Lift by
Junction Box Do not attempt to move the linear stage by grasping the cable junction box.
Moving the linear stage in this manner will damage the linear stage and
create a pinch or crush hazard. The junction box is attached to the carriage,
which is free to move. Lifting the linear stage in this manner will allow
uncontrolled movement of the heavy base. Always use a two-person lift
and grasp the linear stage by the base at the end caps. Always keep
fingers clear of the carriage’s path of travel.
E Stay Clear Do not put hands or objects on the linear stage cover. 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.
F Sharp Edges 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.