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SAFERY LASER SCANNER
CHAPTER 4
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• It must not be possible for operators to approach the dangerous zone without
being detected by the Laser Sentinel.
• Attach guard plates or other physical barriers to prevent access to dangerous
areas that are not protected by the Laser Sentinel.
• The dimensions of the smallest object to be detected must be larger than the min-
imum detection capability of the device (refer to "Detection Capability Setting" on
page 59).
• The OSSDs must be used as stopping devices and not as command devices. The
machine must have its own START command.
• The operator must only use the components mentioned in the document and fol-
low the indicated procedures (refer to Chapter 5, Mechanical Mounting, Chapter 6,
Electrical Connections, Chapter 7, Laser Sentinel Setup and Configuration, and Chap-
ter 10, Device Maintenance).
• Improper use of the safety device can lead to malfunctioning.
• The device must only be repaired by authorized personnel.
• Reaching under, over or around, crawling beneath or stepping over the detection
zone of the safety laser scanner must not be permitted.
• The safety laser scanner must be mounted securely and must not be able to be
moved.
• Make sure that the Laser Sentinel output window is not obstructed by any object.
WARNING
Make sure that the protection level assured by the Laser Sentinel is com-
patible with the danger level of the working machine, according to EN ISO
13849-1 or EN 62061.
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