Operating Instructions Chapter 2
C4000 Micro/Basic/Basic Plus/Eco
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On safety
2.3 Correct use
The safety light curtain C4000 must be used only as defined in chapter 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
safety light curtain C4000.
• The national/international rules and regulations apply to the installation, commission-
ing, use and periodic technical inspections of the safety light curtain, in particular:
– Machine Directive
– Equipment Usage Directive
– the work safety regulations/safety rules
– other relevant health and safety regulations
Manufacturers and operators of the machine with 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 38) of these
operating instructions (e.g. on use, mounting, installation or integration into the existing
machine controller) must be observed.
• The tests must be carried out by qualified safety personnel or specially qualified and
authorised personnel and must be recorded and documented to ensure that the tests
can be reconstructed and retraced at any time.
• The operating instructions must be made available to the operator of the machine
where the safety light curtain C4000 is fitted. The machine operator is to be instructed
in the use of the device by qualified safety personnel and must be instructed to read the
operating instructions.
• The external voltage supply of the device (SELV/PELV) must be capable of buffering
brief mains voltage failures of 20 ms as specified in EN 60 204-1. Suitable power
supplies are available as accessories from SICK (SICK Power Supply 50 W (Part number
7028789)/SICK Power Supply 95 W (Part number 7028790)).
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