SICK PLOC2D 4.1 - Safety Information; Intended Use; Incorrect Use; IP Technology

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2.1 Intended use
PLOC2D is a part locator sensor for robot guidance. PLOC2D is primarily designed
for use in industrial and logistics areas, and it meets the requirements for industrial
ruggedness, interfaces and data processing. It is not a safety component as per the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It is not intended and not permitted to be used in
areas with explosive atmospheres, in corrosive environments, or in extreme ambient
conditions.
2.2 Incorrect use
Any use outside of the stated areas, in particular use outside of the technical specifica‐
tions and the requirements for intended use, will be deemed to be incorrect use.
The RG‑system is NOT a safety component according to the respective applicable safety
standards for machinery. The position data of the RG-system must NOT be used for
safety-critical control of the robot or the system. The RG-system must NOT be used for
functional safety.
The RG‑system must NOT be used in explosion-hazardous areas, in corrosive environ‐
ments, or under extreme environmental conditions.
Any use of accessories not specifically approved by SICK AG is at your own risk.
If the RG‑system is to be used under other conditions or in different environments,
then the manufacturing service may issue an operating license in consultation with the
customer and in exceptional cases.
2.3 IP technology
NOTE
SICK uses standard IP technology in its products. The emphasis is placed on availability
of products and services. SICK always assumes that the integrity and confidentiality
of the data and rights affected by the use of the aforementioned products will be
ensured by the customer. In all cases, appropriate security measures, suchas network
separation, firewalls, virus protection, and patch management, must be taken by the
customer on the basis of the situation in question.
2.4 Limitation of liability
Applicable standards and regulations, the latest state of technological development,
and our many years of knowledge and experience have all been taken into account
when assembling the data and information contained in these operating instructions.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by:
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Failing to observe the operating instructions
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Incorrect use
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Use by untrained personnel
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Unauthorized conversions
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Technical modifications
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Use of unauthorized spare parts, consumables, and accessories
With special variants, where optional extras have been ordered, or owing to the latest
technical changes, the actual scope of delivery may vary from the features and illustra‐
tions shown here.
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