Cedes Safe4 - User Manual

Operation Manual
© CEDES Safety & Automation AG Version 3.9 / 29. June 2008 Part No. 102 261 E
Safe2+
Safe4
Safety Light Curtain Systems
Active Optoelectronic Protective Device
Type 2 (Safe2+)
or Type 4 (Safe4)
based on IEC 61496-1, -2
English
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY CAUSE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND SERIOUS CALL BACK. KEEP IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL ON SITE.
Serial Safety:
Safe4 / Safe2+ are extremely cost effective to purchase
and offer the user many technical advantages.
Safety light curtains for highest safety requirements!

Summary

Important Safety Information

Crucial Instructions and Consequences

Crucial instructions for safe operation and potential consequences of non-compliance.

Approvals and Conformity

CE Conformity and TÜV Certification

Details on CE type-examination according to EC/98/37 and IEC 61496 standards.

System Introduction and Features

System Design and Special Features

Overview of system components, design modularity, and key technical advantages.

Application Overview and Restrictions

Typical Use Cases and Prohibited Areas

Common applications, markets, and prohibited usage areas like explosive environments.

System Operation Principles

Operating Modes and Alignment System

Explanation of guard-only mode, automatic restart, and the Intelligent Laser Alignment System (ILAS).

Indicators and System Configurations

Description of LED indicators and system configurations like cascading and perimeter systems.

Installation and Setup Guide

Regulations, Safety Distances, and Fields

Guidance on standards, calculating safety distances, and understanding protective field height.

Mechanical Installation and Mounting

Instructions for mounting brackets, FGS profiles, and vibration damping.

Laser Alignment System (ILAS) Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the system using ILAS and without ILAS.

Protection Field Testing

Methodology for testing the protective field integrity using a test rod.

Electrical Installation and Wiring

Details on connector types, terminal blocks, and wiring diagrams for emitter and receiver.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Guidance on interpreting LED indicators, common errors, and using the OptiLink diagnostic tool.

Safety Device Interfacing

Safety Relay and PLC Connection Diagrams

Diagrams for connecting light curtains to safety relays and control systems.

Product Dimensional Drawings

System with Integrated Controller

Technical drawings showing dimensions and connector pin-outs for integrated controller systems.

Systems with Separated Controller

Drawings illustrating dimensions and pin-outs for systems with detached controllers.

Safety Light Curtain Selection

Selection Checklist and Guidelines

Checklist covering regulations, protective field requirements, response time, and corner mirrors.

Product Selection Tables

Tables detailing model specifications, part numbers, and technical data for 14mm and 30mm resolution.

Special Configurations and Accessories

Information on custom configurations, extension modules, and available accessories like cables and mounting kits.

Maintenance and Service

Cleaning and Periodic Inspections

Guidelines for cleaning optical windows and performing regular functional tests.

Decommissioning Procedures

Instructions for safely removing and disposing of the safety light curtain.

Product Labels and Technical Data

Technical Specifications Summary

Detailed technical data including profile lengths, operating range, response times, and environmental ratings.

Compliance Certificates

TÜV and CSA Compliance Certificates

Copies of TÜV EC Type-Examination and CSA Certificate of Compliance.

Cedes Safe4 Specifications

General

Brand	Cedes
Model	Safe4
Category	Work Light
Language	English