Function description
Operating Manual PSEN sc M 3/5 series
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Function description
4.1
Basic function of the safety laser scanner
4.1.1
Single connection
The safety laser scanner monitors an area that is covered by the light beam emitted by the
safety laser scanner.
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Fig.: Operating principle safety laser scanner
Legend
[1] Danger zone
[2] Area covered by the laser beam
[3] Safety laser scanner
[4] Safety zone
[5] Warning zone
The area can be divided into a safety zone and a warning zone.
If an object or a person enters the warning zone, corresponding actions can be triggered
(e.g. switch on indicator light unit).
If an object or a person violates the safety zone, the OSSDs switch to an OFF state.