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2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
DANGER
The product can not offer the expected protection if it is integrated incorrectly.
b
Plan the integration of the product in accordance with the machine requirements
(project planning).
b
Implement the integration of the product in accordance with the project planning.
DANGER
Death or severe injury due to electrical voltage and/or an unexpected startup of the
machine
b
Make sure that the machine is (and remains) disconnected from the voltage
supply during mounting and electrical installation.
b
Make sure that the dangerous state of the machine is and remains switched off.
DANGER
Improper work on the product
A modified product may not offer the expected protection if it is integrated incorrectly.
b
Apart from the procedures described in this document, do not repair, open, manip‐
ulate or otherwise modify the product.
2.2 Correct use
The deTec2 Core safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) and
is suitable for the following applications:
•
Hazardous point protection
•
Access protection
•
Hazardous area protection
The product may be used in safety functions.
The deTec2 Core safety light curtain must only be used within the limits of the prescri‐
bed and specified technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the deTec2
Core safety light curtain shall void any warranty provided by SICK AG; furthermore,
SICK AG shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any resulting damage and
consequential damage.
2.3 Inappropriate use
The safety light curtain works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide
protection from parts thrown out nor from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are
not detected.
Among others, the deTec2 Core safety light curtain is not suitable for the following
applications:
• Outdoors
• Underwater
• In explosion-hazardous areas
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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