SMARTSCAN 5K8 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN
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CD401/130711
INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED
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supplied with the product should be referenced first for current installation information.
Figure B
Operating Requirements
Humidity <95%
Temperature range between 0 and 50 degrees C
Vibration frequency <55Hz max. Displacement <0.35mm
Equipment should not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The
units are not ‘EX’ rated. Do not use the equipment in explosive
atmospheres. For further information on explosive-proof enclosures contact
Smartscan Ltd.
Noise generated by the equipment will never exceed 70 dB
K - Detection zone width
R - Scanning range of the light curtain
Detection zone width (K)
– Must be of a suitable height for each application
to prevent personnel access to the danger area either over, under or around
the light curtains detection zone.
Range (R)
– Ensure the particular light curtain specification is capable of
satisfying the range requirement for the application.
Fig. B also shows the connection points for the three different cable options
used with the 5K8 series.
The A (Interconnect) cable has two 25 pin D connector sockets and is
connected between the transmitter (TX) and the receiver (RX) head of the 5K8
series.
The B (User) cable has one 25 pin D connector plug at one end with the other
end consisting of the colour coded wires for the end user to interface into the
machine control system. The B (User) cable is either connected directly onto
the receiver head or to the reset station if used.