Operating Instructions
Chapter
7
CLX490
8009237/RB47/2007-08-03
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7-1
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
7.1
Maintenance during operation
The CLX functions maintenance free. Maintenance is not required to guarantee laser
class 2 of the CLX.
Note
Don’t open the device. The warranty will be forfeited if the device is opened.
The CLX indicates any faults or malfunctions by outputting coded system and error messa-
ges (e. g. "CLV SYS-Failure: 071") via its auxiliary interface. The messages are displayed in
the "CLV-Setup" program window in the fourth field from the left on the bottom, in the status
line (see also
Chapter 8.3 Error messages, Page 8-2
). CLV-Setup logs the messages in a
file.
7.2
Cleaning the CLX
Recommendation
In order to make use of the full optical reading capacity of the CLX, the reading window
should be checked regularly (e. g. weekly) for soiling. This is especially recommended when
operating the device in harsh conditions (dust, abrasion, humidity, finger prints, etc.).
7.2.1
Cleaning the front window
Laser beam can cause blindness!
The CLX uses a class 2 red-light laser. Looking directly at the laser beam can seriously
damage your eyesight.
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As with sunlight, never look directly into the laser beam.
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Switch off the device while it is being cleaned.
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Never look directly into the reading window while the device is in operation.
Damage on the reading window!
The reading window is made of glass. Scratches and streaks on the window will reduce the
reading performance.
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Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
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Do not use cleaning agents which cause increased abrasion (e. g. powder).
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Avoid cleaning motions at the reading window which could cause scratches or abrasion.
Cleaning the reading window
Note
Electrostatic charges cause dust particles to stick to the reading window.
This effect can be combated by using anti-static SICK synthetic cleaner (no. 5600006) in
combination with a SICK lens cloth (no. 4003353).
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Use a clean, soft brush to free the reading window (
) from dust.
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If necessary, additionally clean the reading window with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth
and a mild, anti-static window cleaning fluid.
