MOOGUser Manual M3000® Automation System MSC II (Moog Servo Controller)

SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) according to DIN EN 60950-1. Therefore

the EU low voltage directive is not relevant for the M3000® automation system because the specified voltage levels lie below the limits.

1.8 Trademarks

Moog and Moog Authentic Repair are registered trademarks of Moog Inc. Trademarks

and its subsidiaries.

M3000® is a trademark of Moog GmbH that is registered in the EU.

1.9 Software Copyrights 

The software that is installed on M3000 Software Copyrights ® products at the time of delivery is

the property of the manufacturer. At the time of delivery, every piece of installed software is covered by copyright protection. It may be reproduced only

with the approval of the manufacturer or in accordance with the license

agreements.

All product and company names mentioned in this manual might be protected trademarks or brands of the relevant manufacturer.

The absence of the symbols ® or ™ does not indicate that the name is

2 Safety Instructions

This chapter summarizes the most important safety instructions. When handling the M3000® automation system or M3000® modules the safety instructions in the other chapters of this manual must be followed as well as the

safety instructions in the product related hardware and software documentation required for the specific application.

Following the safety instructions helps to avoid accidents, faults, and

material damage!

2.1 Typographical Conventions

Safety Instructions: 

Typographical 

Conventions

The following symbols and styles are used for identifying the different types of

safety instructions:

Additional typographical conventions: 

Ö-"12.1-Typographical Conventions" on page 124

2.2 Safety Instructions

2.2.1 Safety Related Systems

Safety Instructions: Safety 

Related Systems

More on this subject: Ö-"1.3.1-Safety Related Systems" on page 2

DANGER Identifies safety instructions that are intended to warn of

an immediate and impending danger to life and limb or

major property damage. 

Failure to observe these safety instructions will lead inevitably to death, serious personal injury (disablement)

or major property damage!

WARNING Identifies safety instructions that are intended to warn of

potential danger to life and limb or the potential for major property damage. 

Failure to observe these safety instructions might lead

to death, serious personal injury (disablement) or major

property damage!

CAUTION Identifies safety instructions that are intended to warn of

slight personal injury or minor property damage.

Failure to observe these safety instructions might lead to

slight personal injury or minor property damage.

As with any electronic automation system, the failure of

certain components when using M3000® or M3000® modules might lead to an uncontrolled and/or unpredictable

operational condition. The user should take into consideration the system level effects of all types of failures

and implement corresponding safety measures

2.2.2 Environmental Conditions

Safety Instructions: 

Environmental Conditions

More on this subject: 

Ö-"4-Environmental Conditions" on page 27

Ö-"10.2.2-Environmental Conditions" on page 74

2.2.3 ESD

Safety Instructions: ESD

WARNING Maintain under all circumstances the required environmental conditions specified for the M3000® automation

system or M3000® modules.

This ensures fault-free, reliable, and safe operation.

WARNING The PC on which tools such as MACS development environment are installed must be suitable for the environmental conditions in which it will operate.

This ensures fault-free, reliable, and safe operation.

WARNING It is not permissible to operate the M3000® automation

system or M3000® modules in a potentially explosive

environment. 

WARNING The M3000® automation system and M3000® modules

must not come into direct contact with liquids, except

where explicitely specified. Danger of short-circuit!

If they do come into direct contact with a liquid, immediately

disconnect the power supply! Before bringing the system

back into operation, it is essential that all affected components are completely dry and have been inspected by a suitably qualified technician.

WARNING Protect the M3000® automation system, M3000® modules, and the license key from electrostatic discharges!

Electrostatic discharges might damage the device's internal

components or delete the device's internal memory.

2.2.4 Project Planning and Installation

Safety Instructions: 

Project Planning and 

Installation

WARNING The vent holes of M3000® modules facilitate convection

cooling and must never be covered!

Covered vent holes might result in overheating and fire. 

WARNING No work of any kind, such as mounting, removing, wiring, or repairs to the M3000® automation system or

M3000® modules may be performed while the automation system or the modules are in operation! 

There is a danger of:

• Uncontrolled movements

• Permanent damage

• Malfunctions

Before performing any work on the M3000® automation system or M3000® modules, it is essential that the system is

stopped and the power supply is disconnected.

Therefore, all power supplies must be switched off, including