2.3 Inappropriate use
The safety light curtain works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide
pr
otection from parts thrown out nor from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are
not detected.
Among others, the deTec4 Ex II 3GD safety light curtain is not suitable for the follow‐
ing applications:
•
Outdoors
•
Underwater
•
At altitudes over 3,000 m above sea level
•
In environments with increased levels of ionizing radiation
2.4 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The safety light curtain must be planned in, installed, connected, commissioned and
ser
viced only by qualified safety personnel.
Project planning
For project planning, a person is considered competent when he/she has expertise and
experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines and is familiar
with the relevant technical rules and national work safety regulations.
Mechanical mounting
F
or mechanical mounting, a person is considered competent when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the appli‐
cation of the protective device on the machine that he/she can assess its operational
safety status.
Electrical installation
F
or electrical installation, a person is considered competent when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the appli‐
cation of the protective device on the machine that he/she can assess its operational
safety status.
Configuration
F
or configuration, a person is considered competent when he/she has the expertise
and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the application of
the protective device on the machine that he/she can assess its work safety aspects.
Commissioning
F
or commissioning, a person is considered competent when he/she has the expertise
and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the application of
the protective device on the machine that he/she can assess its operational safety
status.
Operation and maintenance
F
or operation and maintenance, a person is considered competent when he/she has
the expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the
application of the protective device on the machine and has been instructed by the
machine operator in its operation.
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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