Testing
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SOLID-2
Leuze electronic
Review-Stand, , 8. April 2015
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Testing
8.1
Testing before setting the protective device in service the first time
Testing by an experienced technician before initial startup must ensure that the optical
protective device and any other safety components that might be present have been
selected in accordance with the required specifications, especially the European Machine
and Machine Utilization Directive, and that they provide the necessary protection when
properly operated.
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Use the regulations listed above, where required, with the help of the checklists
provided in the Appendix of these instructions, to check that the protective devices are
properly installed, that they are properly wired into the controls and that they work in all
machine operating modes. When selecting the checklist, note the type of protection
(danger point, danger area or access guarding).
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The same testing requirements apply if the machine in question has not been operated
for a longer period of time and after major modifications or repairs if this could affect the
safety of the machine.
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Observe the specifications regarding the instructing of operation personnel by experi-
enced technicians before work is started. Instruction of personnel is the responsibility of
the machine owner.
Leuze electronic
offers a specialist service, which undertakes the required testing and
monitoring tasks in accordance with the European regulations (www.leuze.de). The results
of these tests are documented for the machine owner consistent with ISO 9000.
8.2
Regular tests
Regular tests must also be carried out in accordance with local regulations. They are
designed to discover changes (e.g. in machine stopping times) or manipulations to the
machine controls or protective device.
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You must have the effectiveness of the protective device checked by an experienced
technician at suitable intervals, but at least once per year.
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The applicable checklist in the Appendix may also be used during regular testing.
Leuze electronic
also provides a specialist service for regular tests.
8.3
Daily testing with the test rod
SOLID-2 Safety Light Curtains are subject to a cyclical testing. Nevertheless it is very
important to check the protective field for its effectiveness daily to ensure that the
protection stays effective at every point after an operation mode or tool change.
Warning!
Use the appropriate test rod (Accessory) but never your fingers, hand or arm for checking
the system!
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When selecting the test rod’s diameter, use the nameplate of the receiver indicating the
resolution as a guideline.
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If for Receiver Extended the internal start/restart interlock function is selected and the
AOPD is released, LED1 lights up green. When the test rod is inserted, LED1 switches
