Leuze electronic MLC 520 User Manual

Safety
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• The safety sensor must be inspected regularly by a competent person to ensure proper integration and
mounting (see chapter 2.2 "Competent persons").
• The safety sensor must be exchanged after a maximum of 20 years. Repairs or exchange of wear parts
do not lengthen the service life.
2.1.2 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than that defined under the “Approved purpose” or which goes beyond that use is consid-
ered improper use.
In principle, the safety sensor is not suitable as a protective device for use in the following cases:
• Danger posed by ejected objects or the spraying of hot or hazardous liquids from within the danger
zone
• Applications in explosive or easily flammable atmospheres
2.2 Competent persons
Prerequisites for competent persons:
• They have a suitable technical education.
• They know the rules and regulations for labor protection, safety at work and safety technology and can
assess the safety of the machine.
• They know the instructions for the safety sensor and the machine.
• You have been instructed by the responsible person on the mounting and operation of the machine and
of the safety sensor and you perform a task related to the subject matter shortly thereafter and keep
your knowledge up to date through continuous further training.
2.3 Responsibility for safety
Manufacturer and operating company must ensure that the machine and implemented safety sensor func-
tion 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
• Safe implementation of the safety sensor, verified by the initial test performed by a competent person
• Imparting all relevant information to the operator
• 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
• Regular testing by competent persons
2.4 Disclaimer
LeuzeelectronicGmbH+Co.KG is not liable 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.

Leuze electronic MLC 520 Specifications

General

Brand	Leuze electronic
Model	MLC 520
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English