SICK C4P-SA09031A00 User Manual

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D
oes the check have to be documented in a traceable manner?
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Can the check be carried out according to a check list? (see "Checklist for initial
commissioning and commissioning", page 97)
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Do the machine operators know the function of the protective device?
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Have the machine operators been trained to work on the machine?
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Have the machine operators been notified about modifications on the machine?
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Does the hazardous area being secured have to be checked with a test rod? (see
"Test rod check", page 36)
b
Define all guidelines for the check.
Regular thorough check
T
he test is intended to ensure that the hazardous area is monitored by the protective
device and any attempted access to the hazardous area is prevented.
The following points are often helpful for the definition of the check:
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Which check must be carried out and how is it carried out?
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Test rod check, page 36
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Visual check of the machine and the protective device, page 38
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How often does the check have to be carried out?
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Do the machine operators have to be notified of the check and do they need to be
instructed accordingly?
b
Define all guidelines for the check.
4.5.1 Test rod check
Overview
T
he rod test check is used to check whether the hazardous point is only accessible via
the protective field of the safety light curtain and whether the protective device is able
to identify each time the hazardous point is approached.
The test is carried out with an opaque test rod whose diameter corresponds to the
resolution of the safety light curtain.
Important information
DANGER
Use of incor
rect test rods
Persons or parts of the body to be protected may not be detected in operation.
b
Only use the included test rod with the diameter specified on the type label of the
safety light curtain.
b
Do not use any test rods with a similar or the same diameter of other safety light
curtains.
DANGER
Hazard due to unexpected starting of the machine
b
Make sure that the dangerous state of the machine is and remains switched off
during the check.
b
Make sure that the outputs of the safety light curtain have no effect on the
machine during the check of the components.
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SICK C4P-SA09031A00 Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	C4P-SA09031A00
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English