Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH 8
VT-MA-BV-EN_2019 / 24.01.2019 SJ
Attention
It is strictly forbidden to disable any guards or safety devices!
Equipment user's duties
•Observe the directives given in the operating instructions for any kind of work (operation, maintenance, repairs, etc.).
•Refrain from any working practice that affects the safety at the hopper.
•Make sure that only authorised personnel work at the hopper.
•Give immediate notice to the management of any changes that have occurred on the hopper affecting safety.
Attention
The hopper must be installed, put into operation and maintained by professional personnel only. Ob-
serve the legally binding provisions for the qualifications of qualified electrical workers and instructed workers
as defined by standards IEC 364 and DIN VDE 0105, part 1.
Caution: Electromagnetic field
Magnetic fields may affect a cardiac pacemaker. Therefore, persons wearing a cardiac pacemaker are rec-
ommended to keep a distance of at least 25 cm.
Noise emission
The noise level at the place of use depends on the complete line into which the hopper will be incorporated and on the ma-
terial to be conveyed. If the noise level at the place of use exceeds the permissible, sound-insulating hoods can be installed
which we can offer on request.
2.1. Applicable directives and standards
The hopper has been manufactured in accordance with the following directives:
•EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
•EC Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
•Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
We assume that our product will be incorporated into a stationary machine. The requirements of the EMC Directive must be
satisfied by the user.
The applicable standards are specified in the Declaration of Incorporation.
The hopper is controlled by a low-loss electronic control unit (type ESG 2000 or ESG 1000).
The hopper controller is supplied as a separate item. The controller has a 5-pin connector on its front panel for connection
to the hopper.
For assignment of the socket pins refer to the technical data.
Notice
For comprehensive information on the full range of control devices please refer to the 'Control Units' operating
instructions.
All control devices have two essential operating elements:
•The power switch is used to energize and de-energize the linear feeder.
•A rotary knob (or buttons) can be used to set the feed rate of the system.
•Tuning of the hopper can also be done by means of frequency controllers. For detailed description of the tuning pro-
cedure refer to the frequency controller operating instructions.
