Cleaning, checks and maintenance
Operating Manual PSEN sc M 3.0/5.5 08-17
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12.2 Checks
12.2.1 Regular check
Regular checks can bring to light changes to the plant/machine, safeguards and ambient
conditions.
Pilz recommends that the safety laser scanner be checked every six months.
} Check the safety laser scanner’s front panel:
– Scratched front panel: Exchange the PSEN sc head [ 119].
– Dirty front panel: Clean the front panel [ 114].
In a particularly dirty environment, the front panel should be checked for dirt more fre-
quently.
} Ensure there are no fixed objects in the safety zone.
} Check the tightness of the safety laser scanner.
All screws must be tightened to the torque specified in the Technical details [ 127].
} Check the safety function of the safety laser scanner (see Check the safety function of
the safety laser scanner [ 100]).
12.2.2 Check after plant/machine modification
Check the safety laser scanner each time the plant/machine is modified. Changing the
safety laser scanner or swapping components of the safety laser scanner should also be
regarded as a modification.
You must comply with the requirements of the applicable national regulations.
INFORMATION
This inspection may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
The Appendix contains a Checklist [ 139] which should help you perform the safety
check.
12.3 Maintenance
12.3.1 Update firmware
The firmware of the safety laser scanner can be updated.
The update is started in PSENscan Configurator.
Prerequisites
} You have the authorisation to update the firmware.
} The current firmware is available on the configuration PC.
You can download an update package (file extension.package) in the download area
from the Pilz website for the safety laser scanner.
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