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Operating instructions
Safety light curtain / safety light grid
SLC440COM Series
SLG440COM Series
EN
1.4 Appropriate use
The products described in these operating instructions are developed to
execute safety-related functions as part of an entire plant or machine It
is the responsibility of the manufacturer of a machine or plant to ensure
the correct functionality of the entire machine or plant
The safety switchgear must be exclusively used in accordance with
the versions listed below or for the applications authorised by the
manufacturer Detailed information regarding the range of applications
can be found in the chapter "Product description"
1.5 General safety instructions
The user must observe the safety instructions in this operating
instructions manual, the country specific installation standards as well
as all prevailing safety regulations and accident prevention rules
Further technical information can be found in the Schmersal
catalogues or in the online catalogue on the Internet:
productsschmersalcom
The information contained in this operating instructions manual is
provided without liability and is subject to technical modifications
The entire concept of the control system, in which the safety
component is integrated, must be validated to EN ISO 13849-2
There are no residual risks, provided that the safety instructions as well
as the instructions regarding mounting, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are observed
Additional measures could be required to ensure that the system does
not present a dangerous breakdown, when other forms of light beams are
available in a special application (eg use of wireless control devices on
cranes, radiation of welding sparks or effects of stroboscopic lights)
1.6 Warning about misuse
In case of improper use or manipulation of the safety switch-
gear, personal hazards or damages to machinery or plant
components cannot be excluded The relevant requirements
of the standards ISO 13855 and EN ISO 13857 must be
observed
Only if the information described in this operating instructions
manual are realised correctly, the safety function and therefore
the compliance with the Machinery Directive is maintained
1.7 Exclusion of liability
We shall accept no liability for damages and malfunctions resulting from
defective mounting or failure to comply with this operating instructions
manual The manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages
resulting from the use of unauthorised spare parts or accessories
For safety reasons, invasive work on the device as well as arbitrary
repairs, conversions and modifications to the device are strictly
forbidden; the manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages
resulting from such invasive work, arbitrary repairs, conversions and/or
modifications to the device
2. Product description
2.1 Purpose
The SLC/SLG440COM is a non-contact, self-testing safety guard
(AOPD), which is used for the protection of hazardous points,
hazardous areas and machine accesses If one or more light beams are
interrupted, the hazardous movement must be stopped
The user must evaluate and design the safety chain in
accordance with the relevant standards and the required
safety level
2.2 Bluetooth interface
The 440COM series is equipped with a Bluetooth interface (BLE) as
standard The interface is integrated into the receiver This technology,
in conjunction with the Schmersal app 'SLC Assist', gives you access to
all relevant information about the AOPD
The app can be downloaded from the relevant app store for iOS and
Android devices
2.3 Ordering code
This operating instructions manual applies to the following types:
SLC440COM-ER-
➀
-
➁
No. Option
Description
➀
xxxx
Protection field heights in mm available lengths:
0330, 0410, 0490, 0570, 0650, 0730, 0810,
0890, 0970, 1050, 1130, 1210, 1290, 1370,
1450, 1530*, 1610*, 1690*, 1770*, 1850*, 1930*
➁
14
Resolution 14 mm with a range of 03 m … 7 m
30
Resolution 30 mm with a range of 03 m … 10 m
35
Resolution 35 mm with a range of 03 m … 7 m
* Resolution 14 mm:
protection field height 1530 … 1930 mm with a range of 03 m … 6 m
* Resolution 35 mm:
protection field height 1850 … 1930 mm with a range of 03 m … 6 m
SLG440COM-ER-
➀
No. Option
Description
➀
Distance between outermost beams:
0500-02
500 mm, 2 beams
0800-03
800 mm, 3 beams
0900-04
900 mm, 4 beams
Range 03 m 12 m
2.4 Special versions
For special versions, which are not listed in the order code, these
specifications apply accordingly, provided that they correspond to the
standard version
2.5 Included in delivery
• Sensors E, R (emitter and receiver with integrated status lamp)
• Mounting kit MS-1100
• Operating instructions DE/EN
• Spacer MSD5, with protection field height of 1050 mm or higher
