INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Monitoring
The GUI obtains data from a device and shows the following
information:
• OSSDs state (Open/Close)
• Inputs state (ON/OFF)
• Auxiliary Outputs State (ON/OFF)
The User can save a static image of a monitoring case and use it
in Simulation.
Network
It contains all the devices connected to the network and it is the
starting point for online configuration. The User will employ a
configuration wizard for an offline configuration instead.
Number of Scans
When an object is detected in the Safety Zone, the device scans
the area a certain number of times before going to OFF status.
This number depends on the parameter set in the configuration.
OFF-state
State in which the output circuit is interrupted and does not per-
mit the flow of current. When Laser Sentinel detects an object in
the safety zone it switches to this state which causes the dan
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gerous machinery to stop working.
ON-state
State in which the output circuit is complete and permits the
flow of current. This is the normal operating state in which the
Laser Sentinel is controlling the safety area and the dangerous
machinery is operating.
Output signal switching
device
(OSSD)
Component of the electro-sensitive protective equipment
(ESPE) connected to the machine control system. If an object is
detected in the Safety Zone, the safety couple of outputs turns
off (OFF-state).
Override
The Override feature is possible when the Laser Sentinel is in
the SAFE state (detection in the Safety Zone) and allows the
user to force the OSSDs to ON state whenever it is necessary to
restart the machine.
Programming
A configuration step that allows downloading a configuration.
The User can accept or reject the safety configuration report and
eventually save or print it.
Recovery Time
The Recovery Time is the time between the object removal from
the protected area and the OSSDs achieving the NORMAL
OPERATION.
Report
Configuration is the whole set of parameters that defines the
behavior of the device. A Report is the document that shows
configuration’s parameters to the user.
Response Time
Maximum time between the occurrence of the event leading to
the actuation of the sensing device and the output signal
switching device (OSSD) achieving the OFF-state.
Restart Interlock
Means of preventing automatic restart of the machine after
actuation of the sensing device during a hazardous part of the
machine operating cycle (after a change in mode of operation of
the machine, and/or after a change in the means of start control
of the machine).
Safety System Log
It shows the Log file.
Safety Zone
It is an area assigned to an OSSD couple in which the OSSDs
turn OFF if an object is detected. For example:
• Zone 1 -> OSSDs 1/1 1/2;
Each zone may have a different behavior. The User can set:
Start/Restart, Detection Capability, Input code, Safety and
Warning Zone.
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