SICK deTec4 Core User Manual

2 Safety information
This chapter contains information on general safety for the safety light curtain.
Mor
e safety information about specific usage situations of the safety light curtain is
available in the respective chapters.
2.1 General safety notes
DANGER
H
azard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
In the case of non-compliance, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine
may not be stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
b
Please read this document carefully and make sure that you understand the con‐
tent fully before working with the device.
b
Follow all safety notes in this document.
2.2 Correct use
Overview
T
he deTec4 Core safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) and
is suitable for the following applications:
•
Hazardous point protection
•
Access protection
•
Hazard area protection
The deTec4 Core safety light curtain must only be used within the limits of the prescri‐
bed and s
pecified technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the
deTec4 Core safety light curtain shall void any warranty provided by SICK AG; further‐
more, SICK AG shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any resulting damage
and consequential damage.
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.
The safety light curtain works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide pro‐
tection from parts thrown out nor from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are not
detected.
b
Only use the safety light curtain as an indirect protective measure.
Foreseeable misuse
Amon
g others, the deTec4 Core safety light curtain is not suitable for the following
applications:
•
Outdoors
•
Underwater
•
In explosion-hazardous areas
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SICK deTec4 Core Specifications

General

Enclosure rating	IP65, IP67
Operating voltage	24 V DC
Resolution	14 mm
Supply voltage Uv	24 V DC
Light source	Infrared LED
Connection type	M12 connector