Chapter 2
MSC800
12 Operating instructions | SICK 8011540/14B8/2019-06-06
Subject to change without notice
2 On safety
This chapter concerns your own safety and the safety of the operators.
 Read the chapter carefully before using the MSC800.
2.1 Authorized personnel
In order to function safely, the MSC800 must only be mounted, operated, and maintained
by adequately qualified personnel.
 The operating instructions must be made available to the end user.
 The end user must be instructed by qualified safety personnel and must read the
operating instructions.
The following qualifications are necessary for the various tasks:
Activities Target group
Mounting, maintenance
Basic practical technical training
• Knowledge of the current safety regulations in the
workplace
Electrical installation and
replacement of system components
•
Practical electrical training
• Knowledge of current electrical safety regulations
• Knowledge of device control and operation in the
particular application concerned (e.g., conveying
line)
Commissioning, configuration
• Basic knowledge of the WindowsTM operating system
used
• Basic knowledge of the design and setup
(addressing) of Ethernet connections when
connecting the MSC800 to Ethernet
• Basic knowledge of how to use an HTML browser
(e.g., Internet Explorer
TM
) to access the online help
• Basic knowledge of data transmission
• Basic knowledge of 1D / 2D code technology
Operation of the device for the
specific application
• Knowledge of the mechanical and electrical parameters
of the conveying line and properties of the conveying
system that relate to control and operation
Tab. 2 Qualifications required for commissioning the MSC800