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Safety notes and usage in accordance with intended purpose
3.1
General safety notes
SIEMENS products are developed and manufactured with careful application of
standard rules of the industry. The protective function of the devices can be negatively
affected, however, if they are used improperly or not in accordance with their intended
purposes. If this occurs, it may not be possibly to safeguard danger areas completely
or at all, which may result in danger to life and limb for persons who are in the general
area of the machines or systems.
3.2
Usage requirements and usage in accordance with intended purpose
The relevant regulations for machine safety apply for the use of the SIMATIC FS600
Laser Scanner. Responsible authorities (for example professional trade unions, OSHA)
are also available for questions related to safety. In general, the following usage
requirements must be observed:
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If the scanner is enclosed in a protective housing, additional window material, such
as plastic or glass must not be used as it may impair the detection.
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Avoid touching the scanner optical window and the six diffusing light screens.
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The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is not suitable for use as a protective device:
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if it is possible that dangerous fluids will be spewed out or objects will be
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ejected. for machines with long braking times (max. depth of the detection
zone: 4 m)
For these cases, SIEMENS offers suitable safety interlocking devices (safety
switches) with and without guard locking.
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The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner corresponds to Type 3 in accordance with
IEC 61496-1 and –3A safety category of 3 in accordance with EN 954-can be
achieved with the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner if all other elements in the safety
chain are set up to stop the dangerous motion in accordance with that safety
category.
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The electrical connection of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner to the control
system must only be made by an electrician.
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The 24-V DC power supply (+20 %, -30 %) must be ensured by a safe network
disconnect in accordance with IEC 742. The same requirements apply to all
connected input and output circuits..
CAUTION – LASER RADIATION!
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is a laser device belonging to laser class 1. The
valid legal and local regulations for operating laser systems must be complied with.
Avoid positioning the scanner at eye level.
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