Automatic determination of the service life of EK8Z, EK9Z, AK8Z safety encoders

The encoders continuously determine the remaining service life depending on the real operating temperature. For this purpose, an aging increment is calculated based on the measured temperature. The aging increments are added together and converted internally into a remaining service life.

When the maximum service life is reached, a warning is output via the safety option on the inverter.

When this warning is reached, the encoders must be deactivated and replaced.