1.1. General
Before you install and start operating this index table,
please read these safety and operation instructions care-
fully. You should also read all warning signs on the de-
vices and bear in mind, that they may not be damaged,
nor may they be removed. The installation, initial operati-
on, and maintenance may only be carried out by qualied
technical personnel. According to these safety instructions,
persons are qualied who are familiar with the installation,
assembly, start-up, operation, and maintenance of auto-
mated systems, and possess the appropriate qualica-
tions. Safe operation of these devices depends on correct
application. Keep the safety and operations instructions in
an accessible place, and make it available to all personnel
who have any kind of access to the devices. Disregard of
this and other instructions contained within this book may
cause the operator and the system to be exposed to dan-
ger, and this can lead to danger to the equipment, severe
injury, or even death.
The index table may only be put into operation after the
entire system in which it is integrated as well as the control
and safety system conform to the machine guidelines and the
appropriate domestic standards at the place of installation
and operation.
Crushing Hazard. Keep adequately safe distance from
moving parts!
Adhere to appropriate accident prevention regulations as
well as generally acknowledged safety and occupational
health regulations. Inadmissible modications and the use of
replacement parts and auxiliary equipment which are not re
commended by the manufacturer can result in injury or mate
rial damage.
Before any work is done on the rotary table and its com
ponents, the drive is to be powered down and locked out
against independent restarting!
Instructions: This operating manual was published
in April 2013. The information contained within this docu-
mentation is the property of Motion Index Drives (MID),
and may not be copied, reproduced, or forwarded to
third parties without express written permission. With re-
gard to the use of the information contained herein, no li-
ability will be accepted. Furthermore, the information
contained within this documentation can be changed wit-
hout notice, since MID is constantly developing its high-
quality products and gaining new insights. This operating
manual has been drawn up with all necessary accuracy.
MID accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions,
nor will any liability related to damages which result from
the application of the information contained in this publi-
cation be accepted.
The CE certication is based on the following standards:
• EG machine guideline 98/37/EG
• EG low voltage guideline 93/68/EWG
• ER guideline for electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/
EWG
1.2. Validity of this documentation
This operating manual is valid for all rotary index tables
produced by Motion Index Drives, Inc.
1.3. Intended use
The sizing of the rotary table are to be carried out accor-
ding to the tables and calculations displayed in this
manual, and shall be carried out by technical sales
personnel of MID.
The rotary index tables described herein are intended
for use in normal industrial plants. They may not be installed
into machines and equipment whose failure could put hu-
man lives directly at risk or cause great losses.
Standard units not to be used in an explosive environment.
Any use of a rotary index table where safety may be in dou-
bt is not permitted! Please contact Motion Index Drives be-
fore using the index table in such an environment as to ensu-
re electrical components are suited for specic environ-
ments.
1. Safety instructions
