Parker Hannifin
190 Aries User Guide
System Installation Overview This appendix contains information related to installation methods and
practices that can be used to aid the systems integrator or machine builder in
designing a compliant installation, meeting the needs of global regulatory
agencies.
The installation overview is divided in to two sections—“Safety” and
“Electromagnetic Compatibility (or EMC)”.
It is recommended that the installer read this entire overview, prior to taking
any action, as some of the required installation methods can be leveraged
across both Safety and EMC installations.
Although Aries drives are technically considered motion control components
and are therefore not within the scope of the European union’s CE
(Conformité Européenne) directives, Parker has taken the initiative to provide
its customers with easy to integrate motion control products that meet global
requirements.
The following constitutes what is typically required to install Aries drives into
a CE compliant system. Additional installation measures may be required at
some locations. The machine builder has ultimate responsibility for machine
compliance.
General Safety Considerations
These products are intended for installation according to the appropriate
safety procedures including those laid down by the local supply authority
regulations. The recommendations provided are based on the requirements
of the Low Voltage Directive and specifically on EN61010. Remember, never
compromise safety to achieve EMC compliance. Therefore, in the event of a
conflict between safety regulations and the following EMC recommendations,
safety regulations always take precedence.
General EMC Considerations
The Aries product is a motion control component and as such will be built in
to another machine that will in turn be required to comply with the relevant
directives of the marketplace.
It is important to remember that for specific installations, the full protection
requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC need to be met before the
system is taken in to service. This must be verified either by inspection or by
testing. The following EMC installation recommendations are intended to
assist in ensuring that the requirements of the EMC directive are met. It may
be necessary to take additional measures in certain circumstances and at
specific locations.
It should be stressed that although these recommendations are based on the
expertise acquired during the design and development of the Aries products,
and on tests carried out on similar products, it is impossible for Parker to
guarantee compliance of any particular installation. This will be strongly
influenced by the physical and electrical details of the installation and the
performance of other system components. Nevertheless, it is important to
follow all the installation recommendations if an adequate level of compliance
is to be achieved.