Safety
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2.1.2
Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than that defined under the “Approved purpose” or which goes beyond that use is consid-
ered improper use.
In principle, the safety sensor is
not
suitable as a protective device for use in the following cases:
• Danger posed by ejected objects or the spraying of hot or hazardous liquids from within the danger
zone
• Applications in explosive or easily flammable atmospheres
2.2
Necessary competencies
The safety sensor may only be configured, installed, connected, commissioned, serviced and tested in its
respective application by persons who are suitably qualified for the given task. General prerequisites for
suitably qualified persons:
• They have a suitable technical education.
• They are familiar with the relevant parts of the operating instructions for the safety sensor and the oper-
ating instructions for the machine.
Task-specific minimum requirements for suitably qualified persons:
Configuration
Specialist knowledge and experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines as well as
the application of technical rules and the locally valid regulations on labor protection, safety at work and
safety technology.
Mounting
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the safe and correct installation and alignment of the
safety sensor with regard to the respective machine.
Electrical installation
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the safe and correct electrical connection as well as safe
integration of the safety sensor in the safety-related control system.
Operation and maintenance
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the regular inspection and cleaning of the safety sensor –
following instruction by the person responsible.
Servicing
Specialist knowledge and experience in the mounting, electrical installation and the operation and mainte-
nance of the safety sensor in accordance with the requirements listed above.
Commissioning and testing
• Experience and specialist knowledge in the rules and regulations of labor protection, safety at work and
safety technology that are necessary for being able to assess the safety of the machine and the use of
the safety sensor, including experience with and knowledge of the measuring equipment necessary for
performing this work.
• In addition, a task related to the subject matter is performed in a timely manner and knowledge is kept
up to date through continuous further training ‑
Competent person
in terms of the German Betrieb-
ssicherheitsverordnung (Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health) or other national legal regulations.
