1
Recommended distance of the protective field from the wall.
Important information
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized in case of
non-observance.
If the distance between the protective field and the wall is so large that a person can
stand in it, this person might not be detected. If needed, take suitable measures to
prevent this such as:
b
Attaching deflector plates
b
Attaching fence
4.4.6
Mobile hazardous area protection
The safety laser scanner is mounted with a horizontal scan plane in a mobile applica‐
tion, for
example on an automated guided vehicle. In mobile hazardous area protection,
the safety laser scanner protects the hazardous area created by the vehicle’s move‐
ment. The safety laser scanner detects a person’s legs. The protective field is parallel to
the direction of approach.
S
Figure 25: Mobile application in horizontal operation for hazardous area protection
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
In the case of non-compliance, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine
may not be stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
1.
Calculate the minimum dimensions required for the protective field taking into
account the supplements described in the following text along with the specific
requirements imposed by your application.
2.
Take this calculation and the specifications in these instructions into account
when mounting the safety laser scanner.
3.
Take this calculation and the specifications in these instructions into account
when configuring the safety laser scanner.
4
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