SCHUNK AGE-XY Series, Assembly And Operating Manual

Basic safety notes

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2 Basic safety notes

2.1 Intended use

The product was designed to compensate a pocess-related
displacement in XY plane. A mechanical center locking using a
positive piston is included as a standard in the product. A position
storage via a pneumatic cylinder is optional available.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical

data, 

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• When implementing and operating components in safety-

related parts of the control systems, the basic safety principles
in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 apply. The proven safety
principles in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 also apply to
categories 1, 2, 3 and 4.

• The product is intended for installation in a machine/system or

for mounting to a robot. The applicable guidelines must be
observed and complied with.

• The product is intended for industrial and industry-oriented use.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all

instructions in this manual.

2.2 Not intended use

• Any utilization that exceeds or differs from the appropriate use

is regarded as misuse.

2.3 Constructional changes

Implementation of structural changes

By conversions, changes, and reworking, e.g. additional threads,
holes, or safety devices can impair the functioning or safety of the
product or damage it.
• Structural changes should only be made with the written

approval of SCHUNK.

2.4 Ambient conditions and operating conditions

Required ambient conditions and operating conditions

Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product
unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material
damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span.
• Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its

defined application parameters, 

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• Make sure that the product is a sufficient size for the

application.

• Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and

vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions
are products that are designed especially for contaminated
environments.