Leuze electronic RSL 420P - Vapors, Smoke, Dust, Particles; Stray Light; Obstructions in the Protective Field

Safety
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG RSL 420P 10
• The safety sensor must be inspected regularly by a competent person to ensure proper integration and
mounting (see chapter 16.1 "Safety-relevant technical data").
• The safety sensor must be exchanged after a maximum of 20 years. Repairs or the exchange of wear
parts do not extend the mission time.
CAUTION
Observe intended use!
The protection of personnel and the device cannot be guaranteed if the device is operated in a
manner not complying with its intended use.
Ä Only operate the device in accordance with its intended use.
Ä LeuzeelectronicGmbH+Co.KG is not liable for damages caused by improper use.
Ä Read these operating instructions before commissioning the device. Knowledge of the oper-
ating instructions is an element of proper use.
NOTICE
Comply with conditions and regulations!
Ä Observe the locally applicable legal regulations and the rules of the employer's liability insur-
ance association.
2.1.1 Vapors, smoke, dust, particles
Vapors, smoke, dust and all particles visible in the air can cause the machine to switch off unintentionally.
This can mislead the user into bypassing the safety devices.
Ä Do not use the safety sensor in environments in which heavy vapors, smoke, dust or other visible parti-
cles occur at the beam level.
2.1.2 Stray light
Light sources can impair the safety sensor's availability. Interfering light sources are:
• Infrared light
• Fluorescent light
• Strobe light
Ä Ensure that there are no interfering light sources at beam level.
Ä Prevent reflective surfaces at beam level.
Ä Where applicable, take protective field addition distances into account.
Ä Implement all additional measures to ensure that any special application of any effected beam types
does not impair the safety sensor's operation.
2.1.3 Obstructions in the protective field
Ä Do not bring any additional window materials into the area monitored by the safety sensor.
NOTICE
No screen between optics cover and monitoring area!
Ä Between the optics cover of the safety sensor and the monitored area, no further screen
may be mounted to protect the safety sensor.