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SLIM
SAFETY INFORMATION
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The stopping system of the machine must be electrically controlled.
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This control system must be able to stop the dangerous movement of the machine within the total
machine stopping time T as per paragraph “Minimum installation distance” of the Instruction Man-
ual and during all working cycle phases.
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Mounting and connection of the safety light curtain must be carried out by qualified personnel only,
according to the indications included in the Instruction Manual (refer to paragraphs “Installation”,
“Mechanical Mounting”, “Electrical Connections”, “Alignment Procedure”) and in the applicable
standards.
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The safety light curtain must be securely placed in a particular position so that access to the danger-
ous zone is not possible without the interruption of the beams (refer to paragraph “Installation” in
the Instruction Manual).
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The personnel operating in the dangerous area must be well trained and must have adequate knowl-
edge of all the operating procedures of the safety light curtain.
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The Restart button must be located outside the dangerous zone because the operator must check
the dangerous zone during all Restart operations.
NOTE
Precautions to be observed for the choice and installation
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Use only matched emitter and receiver pairs with same serial no.
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The outputs (OSSD) of the ESPE must be used as machine stopping devices and not as command
devices.
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The machine must have its own START command.
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The dimension of the smallest object to be detected must be larger than the resolution level of the
device.
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The ESPE must be installed in an environment complying with the characteristics indicated in chapter
“Technical data” of the Instruction Manual.
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The ESPE must not be installed close to strong and/or flashing light sources, in particular close to the
front window of receiving unit.
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The presence of intense electromagnetic disturbances could affect device’s correct operation.
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This condition shall be carefully assessed with the advice of DATALOGIC Technical Service.
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The operating distance of the device can be reduced in presence of smog, fog or airborne dust.
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A sudden change in environment temperature, with very low minimum peaks, can generate a small
condensation layer on the lenses and thus jeopardize correct operation.
CAUTION
For a correct and safe use of the safety light curtains of the SLIM series, the following points
must be observed:
Please carefully read the instructions for the correct functioning before powering the light cur-
tain on.
CAUTION
Make sure that the protection level assured by the device (Type 2 or Type 4) is compatible with
the real danger level of the machine to be controlled, according to EN ISO 13849-1 or EN
62061.
CAUTION
The failure to respect the safety distance reduces or cancels the ESPE protection function. For
more detailed information about calculation of safety distance, please refer to the Instruction
Manual.
