2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
CAUTION
Observe the following to ensure the safe use of the MLG-2 as intended.
The measuring automation light grid must be installed and maintained by trained,
qualified personnel with knowledge of electronics, precision engineering, and
control programming. The relevant technical safety standards must be observed.
All persons entrusted with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the devices
must follow the safety guidelines:
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The operating instructions must always be available and must be followed.
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Unqualified personnel must stay away from the system during installation and
maintenance.
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The system must be installed in accordance with the applicable safety regulations
and mounting instructions.
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The work safety regulations of the employers' liability insurance associations and
trade associations in the respective country must be observed during installation.
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Failure to observe the relevant work safety regulations may lead to physical injury
or cause damage to the system.
2.2 Correct use
The MLG-2 measuring automation light grid (hereinafter also referred to as the device
or product) is a measuring device that is manufactured in accordance with the known
industrial regulations and fulfills the quality requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and those
of an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001:2009.
The measuring automation light grids are solely intended for the optical and non-con‐
tact detection of objects, animals, and persons.
A measuring automation light grid is designed for mounting and may only be operated
according to its intended function. For this reason, it is not equipped with direct safety
devices.
The system designer must provide measures to ensure the safety of persons and
systems in accordance with the legal guidelines.
Any other use or modifications to the MLG-2 measuring automation light grid (e.g. by
opening the housing, including during mounting and electrical installation) or modifica‐
tions to the SICK software will invalidate any warranty claims against SICK AG.
Foreseeable misuse
The MLG-2 is not suitable for the following uses, among others:
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As a safety device to protect people, their hands or other parts of the body.
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Under water
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In explosive environments
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Outdoors, without additional protection
2.3 Cybersecurity
Overview
To protect against cybersecurity threats, it is necessary to continuously monitor and
maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity concept. A suitable concept consists of organi‐
zational, technical, procedural, electronic, and physical levels of defense and considers
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