BECKHOFF AX5801 User Manual

Operating instructions for

AX5801

TwinSAFE drive option card
for the AX5000 servo drive

Version: 1.1.1
Date: 2015-03-11

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Foreword 3

1.1 Notes on the manual 3

1.1.1 Disclaimer 3

1.1.2 Brands 3

1.1.3 Patents 3

1.1.4 Copyright 3

1.1.5 Delivery conditions 3

1.2 Safety instructions 4

1.2.1 Delivery state 4

1.2.2 Operator's obligation to exercise diligence 4

1.2.3 Description of safety symbols 5

1.2.4 Origin of the document 5

1.2.5 Documentation issue status 5

2 Product description 6

2.1 General description 6

2.2 Intended use 7

2.3 Technical data 8

2.4 Safety parameters 8

2.5 Dimensions 9

3 Operation 10

3.1 Installation 10

3.1.1 Safety instructions 10

3.1.2 Transport / storage 10

3.1.3 Mechanical installation 11

3.1.4 Connections 12

3.1.5 Electrical installation 13

3.1.6 Application example 13

3.2 Maintenance 14

3.2.1 Cleaning 14

3.3 Decommissioning 14

3.3.1 Disposal 14

4 Appendix 15

4.1 Beckhoff Support and Service 15

4.1.1 Beckhoff branches and partner companies Beckhoff Support 15

4.1.2 Beckhoff company headquarters 15

4.2 Certificates 16

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Foreword

1 Foreword

1.1 Notes on the manual

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation technology
familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes and explanations are
followed when installing and commissioning these components.
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
safety requirements, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

1.1.1 Disclaimer

This documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development. For this reason, the documentation may not always have been fully checked for
consistency with the performance data, standards or other characteristics described.
If it should contain technical or editorial errors, we reserve the right to make changes at any time and
without notice.
No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of
the data, diagrams and descriptions in this documentation.

1.1.2 Brands

Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE® and XFC® are registered
trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
The use by third parties of other brand names or trademarks contained in this documentation may lead to
an infringement of the rights of the respective trademark owner.

1.1.3 Patents

The EtherCAT technology is patent protected, in particular by the following applications and patents:
EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835 with the corresponding applications and
registrations in various other countries.

The TwinCAT technology is patent protected, in particular by the following applications and patents:
EP0851348, US6167425 with the corresponding applications and registrations in various other countries.

1.1.4 Copyright

©

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.
The copying, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to
others without express authorization is prohibited. Offenders shall be held liable for damages. All rights
conferred by patent grant or registration of a utility model or registered design are reserved.

1.1.5 Delivery conditions

In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG apply.

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1.2 Safety instructions

1.2.1 Delivery state

All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the
documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.

1.2.2 Operator's obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that

• the TwinSAFE products are only used as intended (see section Product description);

• the TwinSAFE products are only operated in sound condition and in working order (see chapter

Cleaning).

• the TwinSAFE products are operated only by suitably qualified and authorized personnel.

• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational safety and environmental

protection aspects, and is familiar with the operating instructions and in particular the safety
instructions contained herein.

• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference
at the location where the TwinSAFE products are used.

• none of the safety and warning notes attached to the TwinSAFE products are removed, and all
notes remain legible.

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