Operating Instructions
Chapter
2
V200/V300
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On safety
2.2
Applications of the device
The V200/V300 safety camera system is an item of electro-sensitive protective equipment
(ESPE).
The V200/V300 safety camera system can be operated with 3 resolutions. Depending on
the resolution used, the maximum protective field dimensions change:
Protective field dimensions [m]
Resolution
[mm]
Minimum
Maximum
Note
20
0.40 × 0.40 1.00 × 1.00
24
0.40 × 0.40 1.20 × 1.20
30
0.60 × 0.60 1.50 × 1.50
On sizing the protective field the
ratio for the lengths of the sides
must be considered (see section 4.1
“Checking the dimensions of the
protective field” on page 18 ff.)
The device is a
Type 3 ESPE
(V300 Work Station Extended) or a
Type 2
(V200 Work Station
Extended) according to IEC 61
496-1 and IEC/TR 61
496-4 and is therefore allowed for use
with controls in category 3 according to EN ISO 13
849-1. The device is suitable for
hazardous point protection (hand protection).
Access to the hazardous point must be allowed only through the protective field. As long as
the hazardous point is occupied, the system must not start. Refer to section 3.3
“Application examples” on page 13 for an illustration of the protection modes.
Only use the safety camera system as an indirect protective measure!
An opto-electronic protective device provides indirect protection, e.g. by switching off the
power at the source of the hazard. It cannot provide protection from parts thrown out, nor
from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are not detected.
Depending on the application, mechanical guards may be required in addition to the safety
camera system.
The safety camera system is only intended for use in industrial environments. When used
in residential areas it can cause radio interferences.
2.3
Correct use
The V200/V300 safety camera system must be used only as defined in section 2.2
“Applications of the device”. It must be used only by qualified personnel and only on the
machine where it has been installed and initialised by qualified safety personnel in
accordance with these operating instructions.
If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way — also during mounting
and installation — any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become void.
Tab. 1: Maximum protective
field dimensions as a
function of the resolution
WARNING