1 About this documentation
Read this documentation completely, especially
ing with the product.
These instructions contain important information on the safe and appropriate as-
sembly, operation, and maintenance of the product and how to remedy simple
malfunctions yourself.
1.1 Documentation validity
This documentation is valid for the AES and AV series adapter modules with the
following material numbers:
Material number
Product
R412023458
AES-B-design
R422004007
AV05-B-design in connection with AES
R422004056
AV05-B-design in connection with multipole
R412028288
AES series 500
This documentation serves as a supplement to the respective system description
for the bus coupler, which is decisive for commissioning.
These operating instructions are also intended to be used as assembly instruc-
tions.
This documentation is intended for:
System owners, system planning engineers, machine manufacturers, installers
1.2 Additional documentation
In addition to this documentation, you will obtain further documents on the
product or the machine/system where it is installed.
Observe all documents supplied with the system or machine.
u
However, observe the following related documents. Only commission the prod-
uct once you have obtained the following documentation and understood and
complied with its contents.
Documentation
Document num-
ber
System documentation
–
Documentation for PLC
–
configuration tool
Assembly instructions for
R412018507
all current components and
the entire AV valve system
Assembly instructions for
512427-001
all current components and
527166-001
the entire 501 / 502 / 503
511784-001
valve system
System descriptions for
R412018135 –
connecting the I/O mod-
R412018147
ules and bus couplers elec-
R412028202
trically
All assembly instructions and system descriptions for the AES and AV series, as
well as the PLC configuration files, can be found on the CD R412018133.
Additionally always observe the following regulations:
• General, statutory and other binding rules of the European and national laws.
• Applicable regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
1.3 Presentation of information
1.3.1 Warnings
Warnings of personal injury and damage to property are highlighted in this docu-
mentation. The measures described to avoid these hazards must be followed.
Display as highlighted box
Warnings that are displayed in the form of highlighted boxes refer to the subse-
quent section. Highlighted boxes are structured as follows:
AVENTICS™ AES | R412018150-BAL-001-AC | English
chapter g 2. Safety
before work-
Document type
Product variant
Operating instruc-
All
tions
Software manual
All
Assembly instruc-
AV05-B-design
tions
Assembly instruc-
AES series 500
tions
System description
AES-B-design
AES series 500
2
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled actuator movements when the pneumat-
3
ics are switched on!
4
There is a danger of personal injury if the system is in an undefined state.
Put the system in a defined state before switching it on.
1 Signal word
3 Consequences of non-observance
Presentation with highlighted signal word
Instructions and lists often contain warnings that are integrated into the text in
order to ensure good readability. Integrated warnings are structured as follows:
1
2
NOTICE! Seals age faster under aggressive ambient conditions. Defective seals
will lead to pneumatic leaks and non-compliance with the degree of protection.
Inspect seals more frequently.
1 Signal word
3 Additional information
Meaning of the signal words
Signal word
Meaning
Danger
Immediate danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices will result in serious health consequences,
including death.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "explosion pro-
tection" and/or "accident prevention".
Example: Use non-sparking tools (explosion protection).
Warning
Possible danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices can result in serious health consequences,
including death.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "accident pre-
vention".
Example: Wear PPE (accident prevention).
Caution
Possible dangerous situation.
Failure to observe these notices may result in minor injuries or damage to
property.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "injury preven-
tion, material protection".
Example: Make sure all plugs are leaktight (prevention of injury, mate-
rial protection).
Notice
Possibility of damage to property or malfunction.
Failure to observe these notices may result in damage to property or mal-
functions, but not in personal injury.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "material pro-
tection".
Example: Clean contaminated parts (material protection).
1.3.2 Symbols
Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.
1.4 Designations used
This documentation uses the following designations:
Designation
Meaning
Backplane
Internal electrical connection from the bus coupler to the valve drivers
and the I/O modules
Left side
I/O zone, located to the left of the bus coupler when facing its electrical
connectors
Right side
Valve zone, located to the right of the bus coupler when facing its electri-
cal connectors
1.5 Abbreviations used
This documentation uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation
Meaning
I/O
Input/Output
PPE
Personal protective equipment
1
WARNING
2 Hazard type and source
4 Remedy
3
2 Safety-relevant information
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