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