SICK GL6L Series, Operating Instruction

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1 General safety notes
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Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
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Connection, mounting, and configuration may only be performed by trained
specialists.
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2006/42/EC
NO
SAFETY
Not a safety component in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive.
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Do not install the sensor at locations that are exposed to direct sunlight
or other weather influences, unless this is expressly permitted in the operating
instructions.
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When commissioning, protect the device from moisture and contamination.
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These operating instructions contain information required during the life cycle of
the sensor.
EN/IEC 60825-1:2014
IEC60825-1:2007
LASER CLASS 1
Laser
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Maximum pulse power < 5.95 mW
Puls length: 2 µs
Wavelength: 670 - 690 nm
Complies with FDA performance
standards except for conformance with
IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3,
as described in Laser Notice No. 56,
dated May 8, 2019
ATTENTION
WARNING: Interruption, manipulation or incorrect use can lead to hazardous exposure
due to laser radiation.
2 Notes on UL approval
The device shall be supplied from an isolating transformer having a secondary overcur‐
rent protective device that complies with UL 248 to be installed in the field rated either:
a) max 5 amps for voltages 0 ~ 20 V (0 ~ 28.3 V peak), or
b) 100 / Vp for voltages of 20 ~ 30 V (28.3 ~ 42.4 V peak).
Alternatively, they can be supplied from a Class 2 power supply.
UL Environmental Rating: Enclosure type 1
3 Intended use
The GL6L is an opto-electronic photoelectric retro-reflective sensor (referred to as “sen‐
sor” in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects. A reflector is
required for this product to function. If the product is used for any other purpose or
modified in any way, any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become void.
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
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Subject to change without notice
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