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Safety information
2.1
General safety notes
DANGER
If the safety component is integrated incorrectly, the dangerous state may be ended to
late.
b
Plan the integration of the safety component in accordance with the machine
requirements,
see "Project planning", page 18
.
2.2
Intended use
The deTem4 LT Muting A/P multiple light beam safety device is an electro-sensitive pro‐
tective device (ESPE) and is suitable for the following applications:
•
Single-sided access protection
The deTem4 LT Muting A/P multiple light beam safety device must only be used within
the limits of the prescribed and specified technical data and operating conditions at all
times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the deTem4 LT
Muting A/P multiple light beam safety device 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
Improper use
The multiple light beam safety device works as an indirect protective measure and can‐
not provide protection from pieces thrown from application nor from emitted radiation.
Transparent objects are not detected.
Among others, the multiple light beam safety device is
not
suitable for the following
applications:
•
Outdoors
•
Underwater
•
In explosion-hazardous areas
•
At altitudes over 3,000 m above sea level
•
In environments with increased levels of ionizing radiation
2.4
Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The protective device must be configured, installed, connected, commissioned, and ser‐
viced by qualified safety personnel only.
Project planning
For project planning, a person is considered competent when he/she has expertise and
experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines and is familiar
with the relevant technical rules and national work safety regulations.
Mechanical mounting, electrical installation, and commissioning
For the task, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the expertise and expe‐
rience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the application of the protec‐
tive device on the machine to be able to assess whether it is in an operationally safe
state.
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