1.4.4
Symbols and fonts used for marking text
In these instructions the following symbols and fonts are
used for marking text:
Depiction
Meaning
...
Identifies an action and the result of this
action
...
Example:
Tap OK
The message is closed
...
Identifies an item of a list
...
Example:
TTL interface
EnDat interface
...
Bold
Identifies menus, displays and buttons
Example:
Tap Shut down
The operating system shuts down
Turn the power switch off
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2
Safety
2.1
Overview
This chapter contains important safety information needed
for the proper mounting and installation of the unit.
2.2
General safety precautions
General accepted safety precautions, in particular the
applicable precautions relating to the handling of live
electrical equipment, must be followed when operating
the system. Failure to observe these safety precautions
may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
It is understood that safety rules within individual
companies vary. If a conflict exists between the material
contained in these instructions and the rules of a
company using this system, the more stringent rules take
precedence.
2.3
Intended use
The products of the POSITIP 8000 series are advanced
digital readouts for use on manually operated machine
tools. In combination with linear and angle encoders,
digital readouts of the POSITIP 8000 series return the
position of the tool in more than one axis and provide
further functions for operating the machine tool.
The POSITIP 8000 NC1 software option can automate the
production of a workpiece.
The products of this series
must only be used in commercial applications and in
an industrial environment
must be mounted on a suitable stand or holder to
ensure the correct and intended operation of the
product
are intended for indoor use in an environment in which
the contamination caused by humidity, dirt, oil and
lubricants complies with the requirements of the spec-
ifications
The products support the use of peripheral
devices from different manufacturers.
HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements
on the intended use of these devices. The
information on their intended use, which is
provided in the respective documentation,
must be observed.
2.4
Improper use
In particular, the products of the POSITIP 8000 series
must not be used in the following applications:
Use and storage outside the operating conditions
specified in "Specifications"
Outdoor use
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Use of the products of the POSITIP 8000 series as
part of a safety function
HEIDENHAIN | POSITIP 8000 | Installationsanleitung | 09/2018