SICK miniTwin4

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 Intended use
Overview
T
he miniTwin4 safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) and is
suitable for the following applications:
•
Hazardous point protection
•
Access protection
•
Hazardous area protection
The miniTwin4 safety light curtain must only be used within the limits of the prescribed
and s
pecified technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the miniTwin4
safety light curtain shall void any warranty provided by SICK AG; furthermore, SICK AG
shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any resulting damage and consequen‐
tial 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.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Amon
g others, the miniTwin4 safety light curtain is not suitable for the following appli‐
cations:
•
Outdoors
•
Underwater
•
In explosion-hazardous areas
•
In environments with increased levels of ionizing radiation
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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