
Specifications subject to change without notice
Safety instructions
General safety instructions
The correct use of pneumatic equipment within a system is the responsibility of the system
designer or the person who determines its technical specifications.
The use of safety guards is recommended to minimize the risk of injury to persons; pay close
attention to the fact that compressed air may lead to the explosion of closed containers, and
vacuum may lead to the implosion of closed containers. The vacuum generator, even if silenced,
makes noise: if necessary, wear suitable protection.
In the event that, contrary to indications, dusts, oil mists, fumes, etc. are suctioned, these will be
mixed with the discharge air of the vacuum generator and expelled via the discharge conduit; use
suitable, approved air filters to avoid possible intoxications.
The discharge air has a high output speed. Do not obstruct the discharge of the gripper module.
Ensure that the components are properly secured; regularly check that connections are in good
working order, as high cycles or vibrations may cause them to loosen.
Consider the possibility of pressure drops in the pneumatic supply line: then provide for a safety
system that, in order to prevent injury to the operator or damage to the machine, prevents the
risk of the piece being released.
Consider the possibility the electrical or pneumatic supply is interrupted, to protect persons and
systems.
Consider the emergency stop when designing the system.
Consider restarting the machine after an emergency stop and machine downtime in order to
avoid the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the system.
The products in this manual are designed for implementation in industrial systems; therefore,
they should not be used under application conditions different from those specified.
Never look and / or insert the hands in any cavities, holes or openings (for example: the air
discharge, the openings/holes under the foam, etc.)
Pneumatic supply and connection
The supply pressure should not exceed the recommended one of 7 bar.
If the compressed air contains impurities, the components may malfunction. Install a filter
upstream of the component; the filter grade should be at least 5 µm.
Air containing excessive quantities of condensate may cause the components to malfunction.
Installing condensate drains or dryers prevents these malfunctions.
For more information, see the Installation and Commissioning section.
Electric connection
Connect the cables separately from power or high voltage lines, avoiding parallel wiring or
wiring in the same conduit of the same lines. Control circuits that include sensors and coils may
malfunction due to the noise from these other lines.
Carefully follow the electrical wiring instructions contained in the Installation and Commissioning
section, paying close attention to avoiding the short-circuiting of loads.