2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
This chapter contains general safety information about the safety switch.
F
urther information about specific product use situations can be found in the relevant
chapters.
DANGER
H
azard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
In the case of non-compliance, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine
may not be stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
b
Please read this document carefully and make sure that you understand the con‐
tent fully before working with the device.
b
Follow all safety notes in this document.
2.2 Intended use
NOTICE
T
he user is responsible for ensuring that the device is correctly incorporated into a safe
overall system. This involves validating the overall system according to specifications
such as those defined in ISO 13849-2 or EN 62061.
The T4000 Multi transponder safety switch is switched by a non-contact actuator and is
suitable for the following applications:
■
Movable physical guards
■
Safe position monitoring
The safety switch must be used only on the machine on which it was planned, mounted,
installed and initially commissioned by qualified safety personnel in accordance with
these operating instructions.
Incorrect use, improper modification or manipulation of the safety switch will invalidate
any warranty from SICK; in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK for damage
and secondary damage caused by this is excluded.
The safety switch is not suitable for the ambient conditions such as, but not limited, to
the following:
•
Radioactivity (exception: natural radioactivity)
•
Vacuum or high pressure
•
High UV load
•
In the vicinity of low-frequency RFID devices
•
In the vicinity of magnetic fields
The following may impair the function of the safety switch:
•
Metal subsurface or metal in direct proximity
•
Passing metal chips
2.3 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The safety switch must be configured, mounted, connected, commissioned, and ser‐
v
iced by qualified safety personnel only.
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