Operating Instructions Chapter 2
C4000 Palletizer Std./Adv.
C4000 Fusion
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On safety
Requirements for the protective function
The C4000 safety light curtain operates correctly as a protective device only if the
following conditions are met:
The control of the machine must be electrical.
It must be possible to achieve a safe state on the machine at any time.
Sender and receiver unit must be mounted in a way that objects penetrating the
hazardous area are safely identified by the C4000.
The reset button must be fitted outside the hazardous area such that it cannot be
operated by a person working inside the hazardous area. When operating the reset
button, the operator must have full visual command of the hazardous area.
The statutory and local rules and regulations must be observed when installing and
using the device.
Configuration files for devices with software version V05.x cannot be used for devices
from software version V06.x or V07.x.
Configuration files for devices with software version V06.x cannot be used for devices
from software version V07.x.
2.3 Correct use
The C4000 safety light curtain must be used only as defined in section 2.2 “Applications of
the device”. It must be used only by qualified personnel and only on the machine where it
has been installed and initialised by qualified safety personnel in accordance with these
operating instructions.
If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way — also during mounting
and installation — any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become void.
2.4 General safety notes and protective measures
Safety notes
Please observe the following procedures in order to ensure the correct and safe use of the
C4000 safety light curtain.
The usage of the safety light curtain requires a risk analysis. Check whether the safety
light curtain can be used as the protective device or whether additional protective
measures are necessary.
The national/international rules and regulations apply to the installation, use and peri-
odic technical inspections of the safety light curtain, in particular:
– Machinery Directive
– Work Equipment Directive
– the work safety regulations/safety rules
– other relevant safety regulations
Manufacturers and operators of the machine on which the safety light curtain is used
are responsible for obtaining and observing all applicable safety regulations and rules.
The notices, in particular the test regulations (see “Test notes” on page 85) of these
operating instructions (e.g. on use, mounting, installation or integration into the existing
machine controller) must be observed.
Notes
WARNING
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