XBot Magnetic Field Safety

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• The magnetic field generated by the XBots and Flyways can be harmful to pacemaker and implant wearers. When Flyways are in operation, maintain a minimum distance of 31 cm (12 in) between the Flyways and the pacemaker or implant location.

• The permanent magnets in the XBots have a strong magnetic field.

• When an XBot is removed from the Planar Motor System, place it in the intended storage box to prevent unwanted interaction between ferromagnetic/magnetic materials and the XBot.

• Magnetic fields that occur can set ferromagnetic and magnetic materials into motion, creating potential projectiles or pinch points. Various electronic equipment or magnetic data storage media can also be affected by these magnetic fields.

According to EU Directive 2013/35/EU, for safety, people with AIMDs should not be exposed to a magnetic field with a flux density greater than 0.5 mT. This relates to an approximate distance of 31 cm from the pacemaker to the XBot. When packaging the XBots for handling by unqualified personnel, the packager should ensure the magnetic flux density is less than 0.5 mT at all outside surfaces of the package.

For shipping strong magnets by air, if the magnetic flux density is less than 2X10^-7 T when measured 2.1m (7 feet) from the outside package, the package is not considered to contain magnetic material, and hence is not classified as Dangerous Goods. All Planar Motor XBots' magnetic fields are less than 2X10^-7 T at 2.1m from the XBot, and hence are safe for air travel.

The magnetic field diagrams for different XBot sizes can be found: