Safety
Leuze electronic MLC 510 9
Commissioning and testing
• Experience and specialist knowledge in the rules and regulations of labor protection, safety at work and
safety technology that are necessary for being able to assess the safety of the machine and the use of
the safety sensor, including experience with and knowledge of the measuring equipment necessary for
performing this work.
• In addition, a task related to the subject matter is performed in a timely manner and knowledge is kept
up to date through continuous further training ‑ Competent person in terms of the German Betrieb-
ssicherheitsverordnung (Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health) or other national legal regulations.
2.3 Responsibility for safety
Manufacturer and operator must ensure that the machine and implemented safety sensor function properly
and that all affected persons are adequately informed and trained.
The type and content of all imparted information must not lead to unsafe actions by users.
The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for:
• Safe machine construction and information on any residual risks
• Safe implementation of the safety sensor, verified by the initial test performed by a competent person
(see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
• Imparting all relevant information to the operating company
• Adhering to all regulations and directives for the safe commissioning of the machine
The operator of the machine is responsible for:
• Instructing the operator
• Maintaining the safe operation of the machine
• Adhering to all regulations and directives for labor protection and safety at work
• Periodic testing by a competent person (see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
2.4 Disclaimer
The liability of Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is to be excluded in the following cases:
• Safety sensor is not used as intended.
• Safety notices are not adhered to.
• Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account.
• Mounting and electrical connection are not properly performed.
• Proper function is not tested (see chapter 9 "Testing").
• Changes (e.g., constructional) are made to the safety sensor.
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