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4.1
Manufacturer of the machine
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.
b
Use of the single-beam photoelectric safety switch requires a risk assessment.
Check whether additional protective measures are required.
b
Comply with the applicable national regulations derived from the application (e.g.,
work safety regulations, safety rules, or other relevant safety guidelines).
b
Do not combine the components of the single-beam photoelectric safety switch
with components from other single-beam photoelectric safety switches.
b
Apart from the procedures described in this document, the components of the sin‐
gle-beam photoelectric safety switch must not be opened.
b
The components of the single-beam photoelectric safety switch must not be tam‐
pered with or changed.
b
Improper repair of the protective device can lead to a loss of the protective func‐
tion. Do not carry out any repairs on the device components.
4.2
Operating entity of the machine
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.
b
Changes to the electrical integration of the single-beam photoelectric safety switch
in the machine control and changes to the mechanical mounting of the single-
beam photoelectric safety switch necessitate a new risk assessment. The results
of this risk assessment may require the entity operating the machine to meet the
obligations of a manufacturer.
b
Apart from the procedures described in this document, the components of the sin‐
gle-beam photoelectric safety switch must not be opened.
b
The components of the single-beam photoelectric safety switch must not be tam‐
pered with or changed.
b
Improper repair of the protective device can lead to a loss of the protective func‐
tion. Do not carry out any repairs on the device components.
4.3
Design
This chapter contains important information about the design.
For information on the individual steps for mounting the device, see:
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