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Edition 01/2024 MOUNTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIMOGEAR Geared motor with rotary encoder for safety-relevant applications 2730 - functionally safe rotary encoder www.siemens.com/simogear...
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Introduction Fundamental safety instructions General overview Ensuring functional safety Geared motors SIMOGEAR functionally safe Disposal rotary encoder Operating Instructions Translation of the original instructions 01/2024 A5E53220857A/RS-AA...
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Legal information Warning notice system This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol.
Websites of third-party companies..................8 SIMOGEAR documentation....................8 Documentation on the Internet .................... 9 Service and support ......................9 1.6.1 Siemens Industry Online Support on the Web............... 9 1.6.2 Spare parts services ......................10 Important product information ..................10 1.7.1 Intended use........................
Unless explicitly agreed as part of a contract, Siemens assumes no liability relating to such suitability. Suitability for a particular application in specific individual cases must be assessed by the user on a case-for-case basis, taking into account all technical, legal and other requirements.
This documentation should be kept in a location where it can be accessed. Make the documentation available to the personnel that have been deployed. Description This documentation includes recommendations relating to third-party products. Siemens is aware of the fundamental suitability of these third-party products. You can use equivalent products from other manufacturers.
The warning note concept is explained at the beginning of this documentation. 1.3.4 What is new in BA_2730_0221? Main changes in this edition Revisions • Address changed from Siemens AG to Innomotics GmbH • Front covers U1 and U4 adapted 1.3.5 Standard scope Description This documentation describes the functionality of the standard scope.
This document may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Siemens is not responsible for and shall not be liable for these websites and their content. Siemens does not check the information that appears on these websites and is not responsible for the content and information provided there.
Service and support 1.6.1 Siemens Industry Online Support on the Web Description The following is available via Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/), among others: • Product support • Global forum for information and best practice sharing between users and specialists •...
Marking for functional safety The geared motor complies with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The rotary encoders comply with the relevant standards for safety-related applications. Observe the notes in Chapter Ensuring functional safety (Page 25). Siemens does not SIMOGEAR functionally safe rotary encoder Operating Instructions, 01/2024, A5E53220857A/RS-AA...
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Introduction 1.7 Important product information accept any liability for injury or damage resulting from non-observance of these operating instructions. The encoder is suitable for use in the following The encoder is not suitable for use in the follow‐ environment ing environment Safety-relevant systems up to Use in hazardous areas •...
Injuries due to incorrect use Death or severe injury can occur if you use the gearbox or the geared motor other than in the way intended by Siemens. You destroy or damage the gearbox or the geared motor. Incorrect use includes, for example •...
Fundamental safety instructions General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources Touching live components can result in death or severe injury. • Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job. •...
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock due to damaged motors or devices Improper handling of motors or devices can damage them. Hazardous voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed components on damaged motors or devices. •...
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• Therefore, if you move closer than 20 cm to the components, be sure to switch off radio devices, cellphones or WLAN devices. • Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support App" or a QR code scanner only on equipment that has already been switched off.
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that may result in serious injury or death. • Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning. •...
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Injury caused by moving or ejected parts Contact with moving motor parts or drive output elements and the ejection of loose motor parts (e.g. feather keys) out of the motor enclosure can result in severe injury or death. •...
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure...
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.3 Cybersecurity information Further information is provided on the Internet: Industrial Security Configuration Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ view/108862708) WARNING Unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation Software manipulations, e.g. viruses, Trojans, or worms, can cause unsafe operating states in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
Fundamental safety instructions 2.4 Residual risks of power drive systems Residual risks of power drive systems When assessing the machine or system-related risk in accordance with the respective local regulations (e.g. EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer or system integrator must take into account the following residual risks emanating from the control and drive components of a drive system: 1.
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.4 Residual risks of power drive systems 6. Influence of network-connected and wireless communications systems, e.g. ripple-control transmitters or data communication via the network or mobile radio, WLAN or Bluetooth. 7. Motors for use in potentially explosive areas: When moving components such as bearings become worn, this can cause enclosure components to exhibit unexpectedly high temperatures during operation, creating a hazard in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Fundamental safety instructions 2.4 Residual risks of power drive systems SIMOGEAR functionally safe rotary encoder Operating Instructions, 01/2024, A5E53220857A/RS-AA...
General overview Note Siemens does not accept any liability for damage and operating faults that result from the non- observance of these operating instructions. Note EU RoHS Directive and UK Directive SIMOGEAR geared motors comply with the stipulations laid down in Directive 2011/65/EU and UK directive "The Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and...
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The described geared motors correspond to state-of-the-art technology at the time these operating instructions were printed. Siemens reserves the right to change individual components and accessory parts in the interest of ongoing development. The changes serve to improve the performance and safety.
Ensuring functional safety General information The functional safety complies with the relevant standards for safety-relevant applications. WARNING Non-compliance with warning information The functional safety can be disabled if the warning information and notes are not observed. Comply with valid regulations and operating instructions. WARNING Non-compliance with the definition of correct use The functional safety can be disabled if the information regarding correct use is not complied...
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All safety-related mechanical connections for the encoder or the brake are marked with a seal (enamel dot). Only Siemens service personnel or personnel trained and authorized by Siemens may carry out the work. Contact Technical Support for the following encoder or brake topics: •...
The responsibility and liability regarding functional safety and its associated traceability is completely transferred to the operating company: • If the operating company damages the seal that was attached by Siemens. • If the operating company carries out work in the area around the seal.
Ensuring functional safety 4.3 Electrical installation of the encoder Position of the encoder below the cover ① Self-ventilated motor ② Motor with forced ventilation ③ Motor with forced ventilation and brake 2480 Encoder 2605 Fan cover of the motor/external fan 2615 Canopy 2648 Encoder cover Electrical installation of the encoder WARNING...
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Ensuring functional safety 4.3 Electrical installation of the encoder WARNING Premature damage or destruction of the encoder Electrostatic discharge can cause the encoder to fail. Do not touch the connector pins. Do not exceed the following tolerances regarding the motor supply voltage according to EN60034-1 Range A.
Ensuring functional safety 4.4 Commissioning the encoder Connection assignment, absolute encoder IA 8.5883 ① 0 absolute position value ② Increasing absolute values Diagram showing the signals for clock‐ wise shaft rotation when viewing the clamping ring and/or the motor drive Connector viewed from the outside Signal ...
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Ensuring functional safety 4.4 Commissioning the encoder Complete the checklist shown below before commissioning the encoder. Table 4-1 Checklist for commissioning the encoder ④ Factory serial number, see the rating plate geared motor , in the Installation and Operating Instructions SIMOGEAR gearboxes 2030 The designated product is designed for installation in a machine.
Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data ④ Factory serial number, see the rating plate geared motor , in the Installation and Operating Instructions SIMOGEAR gearboxes 2030 The designated product is designed for installation in a machine. Commissioning is prohibited until it has been established that the end product conforms with Directive 2006/42/EC. Measure The encoder evaluation is described in the operating instructions Sendix SIL Encoders for Functional Safety from Kübler.
Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data Size ../10 Adjusted braking torque Standard version Enclosed version H, HA Manual brake release, lockable manual brake release Microswitch Encoder Incremental encoder Absolute encoder Functional safety SI04 Functionally safe encoder Table 4-4 Article number code Functionally safe encoder Article number position Z Order code of the special version...
Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data 4.5.2.2 Rating plate SIMOGEAR geared motors without a UL/CSA design SIEMENS SIEMENS Figure 4-1 Example of a SIMOGEAR rating plate for geared motors without UL-CSA Data matrix code Underlying standard Serial number CE marking or other marking, if required...
Motor designation Anti-condensation heating Manufacturer's address and country of origin 4.5.2.3 Rating plate SIMOGEAR geared motors with a UL/CSA design SIEMENS SIEMENS Figure 4-2 Example of a SIMOGEAR rating plate for geared motors with UL/CSA approval Data matrix code Underlying standard...
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Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data Serial number CE marking or other marking, if required Article number Type designation with marking of the (functionally safe) rotary encoder Geared motor type Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60034‑5 Ventilation type acc. to IEC 60034‑6 Weight m in kg Ambient temperature Customer ID...
Rating plate SIMOGEAR geared motors for converter operation The supplementary plate of the geared motor with line motors is suitable for converter operation. Technical data for converter operation at 87 Hz and 104 Hz is stamped on the supplementary plate. SIEMENS SIEMENS ± ±...
Air gap check by operator only possible with force-ventilated motors. NOTICE Working on the brake Only Siemens service personnel or personnel trained and authorized by Siemens may carry out the work on the brake. Note L brakes can also be implemented as functionally safe LS brakes (C09). On this topic, carefully review operating instructions BA 2332 SIMOGEAR geared motor with holding brake for safety-...
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Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data Brake type Rated braking tor‐ Working capacity Nominal air gap s Maximum que T until the maxi‐ air gap s Lmax mum air gap W at 100 rpm reached L8 (08E) 86.4 86.4 75.6 75.6 64.8 L16 (10E) L32 (12E)
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Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data Brake type Rated braking tor‐ Working capacity Nominal air gap s Maximum que T until the maxi‐ air gap s Lmax mum air gap W at 100 rpm reached L260 (20E) L400 (25E) 4.5.4 Optional brake accessories Manual brake release (CO2) / Lockable manual release of the brake (CO3) WARNING A locked brake can cause injury and material damage...
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Ensuring functional safety 4.5 Technical data Figure 4-4 Lockable manual brake release Microswitch (CO4) NOTICE Microswitch The microswitch is not a safety-related component and is not covered by the safety case. The brake can be equipped with a microswitch to monitor its release. The microswitch can be integrated in the circuit as an NC or NO contact.
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Disposal Recycling and disposal of SIMOGEAR geared motors For environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of your old device, please contact a company certified for the disposal of old electrical and/or electronic devices and dispose of the device in accordance with the regulations in your country. SIMOGEAR functionally safe rotary encoder Operating Instructions, 01/2024, A5E53220857A/RS-AA...
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More information SIMOGEAR on the Internet: www.siemens.com/simogear Industry Online Support (Service and Support): www.siemens.com/online-support IndustryMall: www.siemens.com/industrymall...