14.5 Deflector mirrors
14.5.1 Function and use
Overview
D
eflector mirrors can be used to shape the protective field to secure hazardous points
from multiple sides using a single safety light curtain.
Figure 39: Example of use of deflector mirrors
Important information
DANGER
H
azard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized in case of
non-observance.
b
Only mount deflector mirrors to solid walls or machine components. The position
of the deflector mirrors must not change after alignment.
b
Do not use deflector mirrors if contamination, beading water, condensation, or
frost on the deflector mirrors is to be expected.
b
Make sure that the deflector mirrors are intact and free of scratches, contamina‐
tion, beading water, condensation, frost, etc. at all times.
Further topics
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"Mir
ror columns", page 70
14.5.2 Mounting
To mount the deflector mirrors, use the included swivel mount brackets.
14.5.3 Change in scanning range using deflector mirrors
Overview
T
he information relates to 90° beam deflection per mirror and a protective field height
of 900mm.
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