2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
DANGER
If t
he safety component is integrated incorrectly, the dangerous state may be ended to
late.
b
Plan the integration of the safety component in accordance with the machine
requirements, see "Project planning", page 16.
DANGER
Ris
k of ignition
Failure to observe this information could result in a risk of ignition.
b
The sender, receiver, and cables delivered with the safety light curtain are not
explosion-proof. The person purchasing, assembling, and using the safety light cur‐
tain is responsible for fitting the cables in suitable explosion-proof conduits and/or
cable glands to ensure the integrity of the system.
b
The type label on each individual explosion-proof enclosure contains information
on the device’s hazardous area class and group. Every device that penetrates the
explosion-proof enclosure must be suitable for the environment in which the explo‐
sion-proof enclosure is installed with regard to its hazardous area class and group
or zone.
DANGER
Ris
k of ignition
Failure to observe this information could result in a risk of ignition.
b
If the device is used in an environment classified as tb IIIC, tc IIIB or tc IIIC, the
cover must not be removed, not even temporarily (e.g. for maintenance purposes).
WARNING
Ris
k of ineffectiveness of the protective device
Please observe the following information to ensure that you are using the deTec4 Core
Ex safety light curtain safely and correctly.
b
National and international regulations and guidelines must be observed when
mounting, using, and commissioning electrical devices as well as when carrying
out regular technical inspections in explosion-hazardous areas. Article 500 of the
National Electrical Code and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU shall apply in particular.
Manufacturers and operators of machines using safety light curtains are responsi‐
ble for ensuring that all applicable safety regulations and guidelines are complied
with.
b
These operating instructions must be made available to the operator of the
machine on which the safety light curtain is used. Qualified safety personnel must
instruct the operator in how to use the device. The operator must also be directed
to read and follow the operating instructions.
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