Operational guidelines – Rockwell Automation LDL Ironless Linear Servo Motors User Manual
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Publication LDL-UM001A-EN-P - March 2009
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Safety Considerations Chapter 1
Operational Guidelines
Please read and follow the guidelines shown here to safely operate 
the linear motor created from the these linear motor components.
ATTENTION
Observe maximum safe speed. Linear motors are capable of 
very high forces, accelerations, and speeds. The maximum 
obtainable acceleration and speed is based on the drive output 
(bus voltage and current settings). The allowable maximum 
speed is application specific and partly based on the linear 
motion mechanics supplied by others.
ATTENTION
Moving parts can cause injury. Before operating the linear 
motor, make sure all components are secure and magnet 
mounting hardware is below magnet surface. Remove all 
unused parts from the motor travel assembly to prevent them 
from jamming in the motor air gap and damaging the coil or 
flying off and causing bodily injury.
IMPORTANT
You are responsible for making sure the servo control system 
safely controls the linear motor with regards to maximum safe 
force, acceleration, and speed, including runaway conditions.
A runaway condition can be caused by incorrect motor, hall 
effect, and position feedback wiring resulting in violent 
uncontrolled motion.
ATTENTION
Keep away from the line of motor travel at all times. Always 
have bumpers in place and securely fastened before applying 
power to your linear motor. 
ATTENTION
High Voltage can kill. Do not operate with exposed wires. Do 
not go near electrically live parts.