Leuze electronic SD4T 14 - 9 Testing; Testing before First Startup; Regular Tests; Daily Testing with the Test Rod

Testing
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9 Testing
9.1 Testing before first startup
Testing by an experienced technician before first startup must ensure that the optical
protective device and any other safety components that might be present have been
selected in accordance with local regulations and applicable European Directives, espe-
cially the European Machine and Work Equipment
Direct
ive and that they provide the
required protection when properly operated.
➢ Use the regulations listed above, where required,
with the help of the checklists provided
in the Appendix of these instructions, to check that the protective devices are properly
installed, that they are properly wired into the controls and that they work in all machine
operating modes. When selecting the checklist, note the type of protection (point of
operation, danger zone or access guarding).
➢ T
he same testing requirements apply if the machine in question has not been operated
f
or a longer period of time and after major modifications or repairs if this could affect the
safety of the machine.
➢ Observe the specifications regarding the i
nstructing of operation personnel by experi-
enced technicians before work is started. Instruct
ing personnel is the responsibility of the
machine owner.
The results of this test are documented for the machine owner in accordance with
ISO
9000 ff.
9.2 Regular tests
Regular tests must also be carried out in accordance with local regulations. These are
designed to discover changes (e.g. in stopping times) or manipulations to the machine or
protective device.
➢ You
must have the effectiveness of the protect
ive device checked by an experienced
technician at suitable intervals, but at least once a year.
➢ The applicable checklist in the Appendix may also be used during regular testing.
Leuz
e electronic also provides a specialist serv
ice for regular tests.
9.3 Daily testing with the test rod
SOLID-4 are self-monitoring Safety Light Curtains. Nevertheless it is very important to
check the effectiveness of the protective field every day to be sure that the protection also
remains effective at every point after a parameter or tool change.
Warning!
Never use your fingers, hand or arm for checking the system!