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Assembly Instructions
HIWIN MAGIC Positioning Measurement System
MAGIC-01-8-EN-1606-MA
Safety
2. Safety
2.1 Proper use
The HIWIN MAGIC is a magnetic positioning measurement system for measuring tasks with linear movement within an
automated system. It is used, above all, in linear motors.
The positioning measurement systems named may not be used outdoors or in hazardous areas where there is a risk of explo-
sions. The positioning measurement systems may only be used as described for the intended purpose.
2.2 Exclusion of liability in the event of alterations and improper use
No changes may be made to the positioning measurement systems that are not described in these assembly instructions. If
it is necessary to change the design, please contact the manufacturer.
In the event of alterations or improper assembly, installation, putting into operation, maintenance or repair, the manufacturer
assumes no liability.
Only original parts from HIWIN may be used as spare parts and accessories. Spare parts and accessories not supplied by
HIWIN are not tested for operation with HIWIN MAGIC positioning measurement systems and may compromise operational
safety and reliability. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused as a result of using non-approved spare parts
and accessories.
2.3 Experienced personnel
The positioning measurement system may only be assembled, integrated into higher-level systems, put into operation, oper-
ated and maintained by experienced personnel. Experienced is anyone who:
has suitable technical training
and
has been trained to operate the machine by the machine operator, received instruction in the applicable safety guide-
lines from the machine operator and can assess the risks to be expected
and
has read and understood these assembly instructions in their entirety and has access to them at all times.
2.4 General safety information
Before and during all assembly, disassembly or repair work, the positioning measurement system or complete system
must be switched to zero current, and you must ensure that the power supply cannot be restored by anyone else. Other-
wise, there is a danger of death and injury.
The positioning measurement systems must not be used in hazardous areas where there is risk of explosions.
The positioning measurement systems may only be used and operated indoors.
The air gap between the encoder and the magnetic scale must be checked regularly and kept clear. Magnetic chippings
or other foreign materials can get left on the magnetic scale. This can mechanically destroy the encoder.
2.5 Safety information for storage and transportation
The positioning measurement systems are shipped in suitable packaging. The systems
must be left in this packaging until they are built.
The positioning measurement systems must be stored so that they are dry and protected
against shocks.
During storage and transportation, there may be no heavy objects on the products.
Note:
The measuring scale of the magnetic positioning measurement systems must not be subjected to any strong magnetic fields
(keep it away from permanent magnets of linear motor axes!). Strong shocks (e.g. hammer blows) can also damage the
magnetization of the measuring scale.
This chapter serves the safety of everybody who is present in the area around mobile systems and as-
sembles, installs, connects, operates, maintains or disassembles the positioning measurement systems
described.
WARNING!