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Official guide for operating the scanGrid2 I/O safe multibeam scanner.
Defines the scope of the operating instructions for the safe multibeam scanner.
Identifies target audiences and their relevant chapters within the manual.
Provides resources and links for additional product and safety information.
Highlights crucial safety precautions and warnings for operating the device.
Specifies the applications and conditions for which the safe multibeam scanner is designed.
Details applications and conditions where the device should not be used to avoid risks.
Outlines the necessary expertise for planning, installation, configuration, and operation.
Presents a graphical overview of the safe multibeam scanner and its components.
Explains how the scanner works, its detection principles, and field division.
Describes how the scanner divides its range into protective and warning fields.
Details the shape and coverage of the scanner's detection area.
Explains how the device communicates with the machine controller via I/O.
Describes the physical connection of the scanner using an M12 connector.
Details the USB and NFC interfaces for configuration and diagnostics.
Covers the use of the USB port for configuration and diagnostics with Safety Designer.
Explains the use of NFC for configuration and diagnostics via the Safety Assistant app.
Defines the different types of fields (protective, warning) the scanner can check.
Illustrates the application of the scanner for AGVs to prevent collisions.
Describes using the scanner for detecting intrusions into hazardous areas.
Outlines responsibilities of the machine manufacturer regarding risk assessment and protective measures.
Details responsibilities for changes to integration, mounting, and risk assessment.
Provides important information and warnings related to the scanner's design and placement.
Covers measures to prevent interference from lasers, ambient light, and other scanners.
Explains how to address undetected areas by proper mounting and remedial measures.
Details factors influencing response time and its calculation.
Explains how the scanner handles switching between different monitoring cases.
Discusses maintaining clearance from walls to ensure scanner availability.
Details the application for AGVs, focusing on horizontal scan plane and leg detection.
Specifies requirements for protective field size in mobile applications.
Explains the necessary supplement for ground clearance in calculations.
Defines stopping distance and its components related to vehicle speed.
Provides formulas and examples for calculating protective field length.
Provides formulas and examples for calculating protective field width.
Explains how to determine minimum and maximum scan plane heights for detection.
Details stationary applications for access protection and important safety considerations.
Defines protective field specifications for access protection, including distance limits.
Explains the ZE supplement for errors caused by background objects.
Covers calculating minimum distances based on standards and application factors.
Provides an example calculation for determining minimum distance 'S' according to ISO 13855.
Specifies requirements for the power supply unit and its safety features.
Explains OSSD configuration options (PNP/NPN) and their function for safety.
Details the PNP mode for OSSDs and its prerequisites for safety applications.
Describes the use of static control inputs for switching monitoring cases.
Explains how to assign signals to the universal output for non-safety functions.
Details connecting multiple scanners in a cascade using the MSC.
Explains the requirement and implementation of a restart interlock.
Covers the external monitoring of switching elements like contactors.
Outlines checks required before, during, and after changes to the system.
Defines the requirements and recommendations for annual safety checks.
Provides specific instructions for performing tests and checking device functions.
Details how to check the detection capability and integrity of the protected area.
Describes visual inspection points for modifications, damage, or tampering.
Highlights safety precautions during mounting, installation, and commissioning.
Provides instructions for unpacking the device and checking its completeness.
Explains how to mount the scanner directly or using an alignment bracket.
Emphasizes safety during electrical installation and connection procedures.
Details the connection process using the M12 plug connector.
Shows the pin assignment and function of the M12 cable.
Introduces the configuration process and available tools like Safety Designer.
Explains the hierarchy of user groups and their authorizations for device access.
Describes the Safety Designer software for configuring the safe multibeam scanner.
Provides an overview of the Safety Designer software interface.
Details the device window's structure and navigation for configuration.
Explains how to create, modify, and manage device configurations online and offline.
Guides on how to read and save device configurations using Safety Designer.
Details the process of transferring configurations from Safety Designer to the device.
Explains how to verify configurations to ensure they meet safety requirements.
Describes using the Safety Assistant app for configuration transfer via NFC.
Introduces the Overview page in Safety Designer for project and device status.
Outlines the steps for configuring the scanner using Safety Designer.
Explains how to enter attributes for identifying and distinguishing devices.
Details creating field sets, drawing protective/warning fields, and setting resolution.
Illustrates the field editor tools for creating and managing protective and warning fields.
Explains creating up to 4 field sets, each with a protective and warning field.
Covers setting the object resolution for fields in the General field settings.
Explains setting multiple sampling for fields in the General field settings.
Details configuring connections, OSSD modes, and universal output signals.
Explains creating different monitoring cases and assigning fields or cut-off behaviors.
Describes viewing, saving, and archiving configuration reports.
Outlines service functions like device restart, factory reset, and password management.
Provides steps to reset the Administrator password with SICK support.
Explains how to manually start or stop the safety function via the toolbar.
Highlights safety precautions before and during commissioning of the machine.
Lists prerequisites for commissioning, including planning, mounting, and configuration.
Explains how to align the scanner vertically using an alignment bracket.
Describes the initial LED behavior and self-initialization after power-on.
Details tests to ensure the hazardous area is prevented from unauthorized access.
States that this document does not cover operating the machine itself.
Outlines tests to ensure the hazardous area is monitored and access is prevented.
Explains the function and meaning of the OSSD and STATE LEDs.
Warns against modifying or opening device components during maintenance.
Provides instructions for cleaning the front screen to maintain detection capability.
Details the procedure for replacing a defective scanner, including configuration restoration.
Reiterates the importance of thorough checks after replacement and commissioning.
Introduces methods for displaying status, diagnostics, and troubleshooting info.
Highlights safety precautions to prevent unexpected machine startup during troubleshooting.
Classifies errors into recoverable, configuration, and device errors.
Explains using diagnostic tools like message history and data recorder.
Details viewing, saving, and deleting error, warning, and information messages.
Explains using the data recorder to capture and replay device signals and recordings.
Describes using the Safety Assistant app via NFC for diagnostic data retrieval.
Provides instructions for the proper disposal of unusable devices according to regulations.
Presents general and safety-related technical parameters of the scanner.
Explains how to calculate the scanner's response time based on sampling and cascade.
Illustrates the timing of OSSD switch-off tests performed by the scanner.
Provides effective protective field ranges based on different object resolutions.
Shows detailed mechanical dimensions and mounting points of the scanner.
Lists the items included in the product package and where to find documentation.
Provides product designation, type code, and part number for ordering.
Lists ordering information for mounting brackets.
Provides ordering information for the alignment aid accessory.
Lists ordering information for M12 connecting cables.
Provides ordering information for the Multi Sensor Connector.
Lists recommended cleaning agents and their ordering information.
Provides ordering information for test rods used for resolution checks.
Contains information regarding the EU declaration of conformity for the product.
Lists relevant international and regional standards applicable to the product.
Provides a checklist for manufacturers and installers for system commissioning.
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