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MSL coded version
8 007 898/O369/05-04-04 Operating instruction • MSL cod. © SICK AG • Industrial Safety Systems • Germany • All rights reserved
2.1 Areas of use of the
device
The MSL multibeam photoelectric safety
switch is used to guard access to hazard-
ous areas on machinery or plant. The
devices are fixed across the access area
at the necessary safety distance, S, from
the danger point and send a Stop signal
to the machine or plant when at least
one beam of light is interrupted.
The following information is applicable
for practical application purposes:
2.2 Intended use of the
device
The MSL and MSLZ multibeam photo-
electric safety switch may only be used as
specified in section
2.1 Areas of use of
the device
. If it is used in any other way,
or if it is modified in any way – including
during installation and mounting – SICK
AG shall not be held liable for any
warranty claims arising.
Point-of-operation
Mechanical safeguarding
Entry/exit guarding
with MSL
Direction of entry into
hazardous area
Maximum operating range 0 – 70 m
Minimum beam gap
(resolution 73 mm) 50 mm
Maximum beam gap 500 mm
Minimum number of beams 2
Maximum number of beams 12
Minimum housing length 320 mm
Maximum housing length 1800 mm
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