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Safety information
2.1
General safety notes
Product integration
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.
Mounting and electrical installation
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.
Repairs and modifications
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
Intended use
The safety locking device is a locking unit with a safety locking function and is suitable
for the following applications:
•
Temporarily preventing access to a hazardous area
•
Monitoring of movable physical guards
•
Locking for process protection
In conjunction with a movable physical guard and the machine controller, the safety
locking device prevents the movable physical guard from being opened. The locking
function remains locked for as long as the hazardous machine function is performed or
until the production step has finished.
The product is only suitable for use in industrial environments.
Incorrect use, improper modification of or tampering with the safety locking device will
invalidate any warranty from SICK AG; in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK
AG for damage and secondary damage caused by this is excluded.
2.3
Improper use
The safety locking device is not suitable, among other things, for the following ambient
conditions:
•
Outdoor areas
•
Residential areas
SAFETY INFORMATION
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