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General| Brand | Pinnacle |
|---|---|
| Model | microguard |
| Category | Security Sensors |
| Language | English |
Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE levels for safety, and defines safety instructions.
Guidelines for correct installation, operation, and maintenance of the MicroGuard system.
Explains how the infrared light curtain detects obstructions to stop machinery.
Details the redundant architecture and self-checking mechanisms for enhanced system safety.
Details the feature for monitoring external relays for shorts or opens.
Allows programming object size/location to detect movement and trigger shutdown.
Describes the option for achieving Category 4 safety using normally-closed E-stop contacts.
Allows bypassing the light curtain during non-hazardous machine cycle phases.
Permits workpieces to move within limits without triggering shutdown, with configurable blanking sizes.
Covers testing the unit, determining safety distance, and checking for shock/vibration.
Details mounting pylons and placing the controller module in an accessible location.
Explains wiring power, interfacing output contacts, and optional inputs/outputs.
Covers aligning the light curtain, mechanical guarding, and seeking installation assistance.
Step-by-step guide for aligning the emitter and receiver pylons for optimal performance.
Details terminal connections, relay usage, and cautions for controller module setup.
Describes how to test the light curtain's blocking detection and machine stop response.
Provides the formula and parameters for calculating safety distance from the point of operation.
Cites OSHA standards related to point of operation safeguarding and machine guarding.
Outlines standards for control system reliability and safe failure behavior.
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