SICK EtherCAT microScan3

Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 8
1.1 Function of this document....................................................................... 8
1.2 Scope......................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Target groups of these operating instructions........................................ 8
1.4 Further information................................................................................... 8
1.5 Symbols and document conventions...................................................... 9
2 Safety information............................................................................ 10
2.1 General safety notes................................................................................ 10
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................. 11
2.3 Inappropriate use..................................................................................... 11
2.4 Cybersecurity............................................................................................ 12
2.5 Requirements for the qualification of personnel.................................... 12
3 Product description........................................................................... 13
3.1 Product identification via the SICK product ID....................................... 13
3.2 Device overview........................................................................................ 13
3.3 Setup and function................................................................................... 14
3.4 Product characteristics............................................................................ 15
3.4.1 Variants.................................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Connections............................................................................. 16
3.4.3 System plug.............................................................................. 16
3.4.4 Field types................................................................................ 16
3.4.5 Field set.................................................................................... 20
3.4.6 Monitoring case....................................................................... 21
3.4.7 Simultaneous monitoring........................................................ 22
3.5 Example applications............................................................................... 22
4 Project planning................................................................................ 25
4.1 Manufacturer of the machine.................................................................. 25
4.2 Operator of the machine.......................................................................... 25
4.3 Assembly................................................................................................... 26
4.3.1 Protection from influences...................................................... 27
4.3.2 Preventing unprotected areas................................................. 28
4.3.3 Response time of the safety laser scanner........................... 30
4.3.4 Reference contour monitoring................................................ 30
4.3.5 Monitoring case switching time.............................................. 32
4.3.6 Hazardous area protection...................................................... 34
4.3.7 Hazardous point protection..................................................... 41
4.3.8 Access protection.................................................................... 44
4.3.9 Mobile hazardous area protection.......................................... 47
4.3.10 Mobile protection in narrow aisles......................................... 52
4.4 Integration in the electrical control system............................................. 60
4.4.1 Electromagnetic compatibility................................................. 61
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8025220/1L9Q/2023-08-14 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | microScan3 – EtherCAT®
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