SICK WebChecker MLG-2 User Manual

2 Safety information
2.1 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The MLG-2 measuring automation light grid must only be mounted, commissioned, and
maintained by authorized personnel.
NOTE
Repair work on the MLG-2 may only be performed by qualified and authorized service
personnel from SICK AG.
The following qualifications are necessary for the various tasks:
Table 1: Authorized personnel
Task Qualification
Mounting
•
Basic practical technical training
•
Knowledge of the current safety regulations in the work‐
place
Electrical installation and
device replacement
•
Practical electrical training
•
Knowledge of current electrical safety regulations
•
Knowledge of the operation and control of the devices in
their particular application (e. g., industrial robots, storage
and conveyor systems)
Commissioning, operation, and
configuration
•
Knowledge of the current safety regulations and of the
operation and control of the devices in their particular
application
•
Knowledge of automation systems
•
Knowledge of how to use automation software
2.2 Intended use
The MLG-2 is a measuring automation light grid. The MLG-2 is designed for optical and
non-contact edge detection and width measurement of flexible and rigid sheets of
material.
A measuring automation light grid is designed for mounting and may only be operated
according to its intended function. For this reason, it is not equipped with direct safety
devices.
The system designer must provide measures to ensure the safety of persons and sys‐
tems in accordance with the legal guidelines.
In the event of any other usage or modification to the MLG-2 measuring automation
light grid (e.g., due to opening the housing during mounting and electrical installation)
or in the event of changes made to the SICK software, any claims against SICK AG
under the warranty will be rendered void.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The MLG-2 is not suitable for the following applications (this list is not exhaustive):
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As a safety device to protect persons, their hands, or other body parts
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Underwater
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In explosion-hazardous areas
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Outdoors, without additional protection
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SICK WebChecker MLG-2 Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	WebChecker MLG-2
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English