Operating Instructions
Chapter
1
C 4000
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Abbreviations
ESPE
Electro-sensitive protective equipment (e.g. C 4000)
CDS
SICK Configuration & Diagnostic Software = software for the configuration of your safety
light curtain C 4000
EDM
External device monitoring
OSSD
Output signal switching device
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Symbols used
Recommendation
Recommendations are designed to give you some assistance in your decision-making proc-
ess with respect to a certain function or a technical measure.
Note
Refer to notes for special features of the device.
l
L@!
Display indicators show the status of the 7-segment display of sender or receiver:
f
Constant display of the letter F
F
Flashing display of the letter F
f@2
Alternating display of F and 2
{
[
]
}
LED symbols denote a flashing LED (upright orientation, 7-segment display, bottom)
>
Take action …
Instructions for taking action are shown by an arrow. Carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions for action.
WARNING
Warning notice!
A warning notice indicates an actual or potential risk or health hazard. They are designed
to help you to prevent accidents.
Carefully read and follow the warning notices!
n
Software notes show the location in the CDS (Configuration & Diagnosis Software) where
you can make the appropriate settings and adjustments. Go to the menu
View
,
Dialogue
windows
of the CDS and activate the item
File Cards
to view the named dialogue fields as
needed. Alternatively, the Software Assistant will guide you through the appropriate setting.
I
H
Sender and receiver
In drawings and diagrams, the symbol
s
denotes the sender and the symbol
r
denotes
the receiver.
The term “dangerous state”
The dangerous state (standard term) of the machine is always shown in the drawings and
diagrams of this document as a movement of a machine part. In practical operation, there
may be a number of different dangerous states:
·
Machine movements
·
Electrical current carrying parts
·
Visible or invisible radiation
·
A combination of several risks and hazards
