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Safety information
2.1
General safety notes
This chapter contains general safety information about the safety switch.
Further information about specific product use situations can be found in the relevant
chapters.
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
In the case of non-compliance, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine
may not be stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
b
Please read this document carefully and make sure that you understand the con‐
tent fully before working with the device.
b
Follow all safety notes in this document.
2.2
Intended use
The safety switch is a transponder safety switch that is switched in a non-contact man‐
ner by means of actuators, and is suitable for the following applications:
•
Movable physical guards
•
Safe position monitoring
The safety switch must only be used within the limits of the prescribed and specified
technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Incorrect use, improper modification or manipulation of the safety switch will invalidate
any warranty from SICK; in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK for damage
and secondary damage caused by this is excluded.
The safety switch is
not
suitable for certain ambient conditions, including:
•
Radioactivity (with the exception of natural radioactivity)
•
Vacuum or high pressure
•
High UV exposure
•
In the vicinity of low-frequency RFIDs
•
In the vicinity of magnetic fields
The following can impair the function of the safety switch:
•
Metal subsurfaces or metal in the immediate vicinity (
)
•
Flying metal chips
2.3
Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The safety switch must be configured, mounted, 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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