SICK WE-2B 4 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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1 General safety notes
1.1 Safety notes
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Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
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Connection, mounting, and setting may only be performed by skilled per‐
son.
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2006/42/EC
NO
SAFETY
Not a safety component in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive.
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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.
2 Notes on UL approval
The device must be supplied by a Class 2 source of supply.
UL Environmental Rating: Enclosure type 1
3 Correct use
The WSE24-2 is an opto-electronic through-beam photoelectric sensor (referred to as
"sensor" in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects, animals, and
persons. A sender (WS) and a receiver (WE) are required for operation. If the product is
used for any other purpose or modified in any way, any warranty claim against SICK AG
shall become void.
4 Operating elements and status indicators
Table 1: Display and operating elements
WE-2Bx4x
t
2
t
2
t
1
t
1
t
1
+ t
2
t
0
PNP
NPN
D
H
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
1
Yellow LED indicator
2
Potentiometer: adjust‐
ment of sensitivity
WE24-2Xx3x
PNP
NPN
D
H
1
2
3
4
1
Yellow LED indicator
2
Potentiometer: adjust‐
ment of sensitivity
WE-2Rx4x
t
2
t
2
t
1
t
1
t
1
+ t
2
t
0
D
H
1
2
3
5
4
6
1
Yellow LED indicator
2
Potentiometer: adjust‐
ment of sensitivity
WE-2Rx3x
D
H
1
2
3
1
Yellow LED indicator
2
Potentiometer: adjust‐
ment of sensitivity
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
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