Testing
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11.2 To be performed periodically by competent persons
The reliable interaction of safety sensor and machine must be periodically tested by competent persons in
order to detect changes to the machine or impermissible tampering with the safety sensor.
Acc. to IEC/TS 62046 and national regulations (e.g., EU directive 2009/104/EC), tests of elements which
are subject to wear must be performed by competent persons at regular intervals. Testing intervals may
be regulated by nationally applicable regulations (recommendation acc. to IEC/TS 62046: 6 months).
Have all tests performed by competent persons.
Observe the nationally applicable regulations and the time periods specified therein.
As preparation, observe the checklist (see chapter 11.1 "Before the initial start-up and following modifi
11.3 Periodically by the operator
The function of the safety sensor must be checked periodically depending on the given risk (e.g. daily or
on change of shifts) according to the following checklist so that damages or prohibited tampering can be
detected.
Due to complex machines and processes, it may be necessary under certain circumstances to check some
points at longer time intervals. Observe the classification in Test at least and Test when possible .
11.3.1 Checklist – periodically by the operator
WARNING
Unpredictable machine behavior during the test may result in serious injury!
Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.
Before they begin work, train the operators on their respective tasks and provide suitable test objects
and an appropriate test instruction.
NOTICE
If you answer one of the items on the check list with
no
, the machine must no longer be operated (see
