Overview
Operating Manual PSEN sc ME 5.5 08-17
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2 Overview
2.1 Device features
The safety laser scanners of the PSEN sc ME 5.5 08-17 are electrosensitive protective
equipment (ESPE type: 3) in accordance with EN 61496-3 for workspaces in which ma-
chines, robots, and automated systems could endanger the physical integrity of operators.
} Four safety laser scanners can be connected in series (1 master and 3 slaves)
} In a series connection with the master and slave units the devices can be combined
freely in the range and the assigned detection capability the PSENscan Configurator
} Detection capability: 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 150 mm
} Max. 4 encoder inputs
} 3 protective zones independent of each other (one OSSD pair per protective zone)
} LED display and display for status information
} Scan angle: 275°
} Infrared laser beams build up a 2-dimensional protected area
} Separation of the protected area in a safety zone and a warning zone
} Number of zone sets [ 15] that can be switched: max. 70
} Enhanced availability by configurable multiple evaluation
} The safety laser scanner can be installed and operated overhead.
} Muting
– Muting in one direction
– Muting in two directions
– Dynamic muting
} Transferable configuration by saving the configuration in an exchangeable memory mod-
ule