Chapter 2 Operating Instructions
UE403
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On safety
2 On safety
This chapter deals with your own safety and the safety of the equipment operators.
Please read this chapter carefully before starting to work with the UE403 or with
machinery protected by the M4000 Advanced multiple light beam safety device in
connection with the UE403.
2.1 Qualified safety personnel
The UE403 switching amplifier must only be installed, commissioned and serviced by
qualified safety personnel. Qualified safety personnel are defined as persons who …
• have undergone the appropriate technical training
and
• who have been instructed by the responsible machine operator in the operation of the
machine and the current valid safety guidelines
and
• have access to the operating instructions of the UE403 and have read and familiarised
themselves with them
and
• have access to the operating instructions for the M4000 Advanced multiple light beam
safety device connected to the switching amplifier and are familiar with them.
2.2 Applications of the device
The UE403 switching amplifier is an accessory for the SICK M4000 Advanced multiple
light beam safety device. It extends the technical application possibilities of the M4000
Advanced.
The UE403 switching amplifier is only intended for use in industrial environments. When
used in residential areas it can cause interference.
Additional mechanical protective measures may be required when using the M4000
Advanced in connection with the UE403.
2.3 Correct use
The UE403 switching amplifier must be used only as defined in chapter 2.2 “Applications
of the device”. It must be used only by qualified personnel and only on the machine where
it has been installed and initialised by qualified safety personnel in accordance with these
operating instructions.
If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way — also during mounting
and installation — any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become void.
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