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4-1 User Responsibility
4 Installation
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4 Installation
4-1 User Responsibility
4-1-1 User Responsibility
The user has the responsibility to perform all maintenance as required by OMRON on the F3SS and to insure
that the guarded machine is properly tested, guarded, and inspected as specified by its manufacturer.
4-2 Installation Procedure
It is recommended that you follow the following steps be taken when installing a F3SS system:
1. Carefully read and follow the information presented in Section 1-Significant Features and Require-
ments of this manual.
2. Calculate the minimum safe mounting distance to place the F3SS away from the point of hazardous
operation. Also, perform calculation to assure that reflective surface interference will not create a
safety hazard.
3. Select and set emitter and receiver to proper transmit code and operating mode.
4. Mount emitter and receiver where determined in step 2.
5. Make proper electrical and control connections.
6. Apply power and align
7. Test F3SS for proper operation. See Checkout and Test Procedure Logs in Appendix A
4-3 Perimeter Guarding Special Requirements
Perimeter guarding is a common application for the F3SS and refers to an installation where a F3SS is generally
positioned around the outside perimeter of a machine or robot to be guarded. This could leave sufficient space
for an operator to stand between the F3SS and the machine.
For perimeter guarding installation, the guarded machine or robot must be wired such that any detected inter-
ruption of the F3SS beam will cause an immediate stop of the hazardous motion. The machine or robot must
only be restarted by the actuation of a start switch. This start switch must be located outside the area of hazard-
ous motion and positioned such that the hazardous area can be observed by the switch operator. This would
prevent a machine from automatically restarting once the obstruction is no longer detected by the F3SS.
WARNING
Please read this information completely before starting the installation procedure. A F3SS should only be
installed, checked out and maintained by a qualified person. It is important that the user be familiar with the
installation requirements, safe mounting distance, controls and features before using the F3SS.
If the F3SS is used as a safety device, the user has the responsibility to insure that applicable national, fed-
eral and local safety rules, codes and regulations are satisfied. In addition, the user should insure that all
machine operators, maintenance personnel, electricians, supervisors, etc. are familiar with and understand
all instructions regarding the use of the F3SS, the machinery on which it is installed and the appropriate
safety regulations.
WARNING
Perimeter guarding installations must not allow a machine or robot to restart automatically. Use a start switch
placed outside and within view of the hazardous area.
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