Release 08/2020 Ver. 1.0
Installation Manual: Safety Edge
TAPESWITCH CORPORATION
100 Schmitt Boulevard
Farmingdale, New York, 11753
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g.
Check that actuation of the sensing edge, during a dangerous phase of operation (of the
machine), results in the dangerous motion(s) being arrested, or where appropriate, assuming
an otherwise safe condition, before any part of a person could reach them.
h.
Check that after a machine has been stopped by the actuation of the edge sensor(s), it is not
possible for the dangerous parts to be set in motion until the edge sensor has been cleared, a
reset switch has been operated and released, and the machine start control has been re-
actuated.
i.
Check that the removal of power from the edge sensor or the connected SIM prevents further
operation of the machine. It should not be possible for the dangerous parts of the machine to
be set in motion until power has been restored, the reset switch has been actuated (if utilized)
and released, and the machine start control has been actuated.
j.
Check that the edge sensor operates over the whole active area by actuating the sensor,
along its surface, normal to the direction of motion.
k.
Examine the stopping performance monitor (if installed) to ensure that it is installed and
functioning correctly. Ensure that the means by which the stopping performance can be
assessed by the operator is indicating correctly.
l.
Test the muting arrangements (if installed). Ensure that the muting is only possible during
non-dangerous operation and ensure that the safety level of the muting device is at or above
that of the safety mat but never below.
m.
Examine brakes and clutches (if installed) as recommended.
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Once installed and interfaced (SIM) to a machine, the edge sensor(s) will be an active safety
sensor. It will actuate each time an appropriate force is applied in the active direction of the
sensor.
The edge sensor(s) does not require any periodic maintenance; however, its life will be
considerably increased if a basic cleaning routine is performed.
The frequency of general cleaning depends on the nature of the environment. In relatively clean
environments, where the edge sensor(s) is rarely exposed to water or other fluids, monthly
cleaning is usually sufficient. In dirtier environments, clean weekly or more frequently, as
required.
IMPORTANT
after any part of the system has been replaced, the installation should be
considered as new and, as such, should be re-commissioned in accordance with this manual.
The edge sensors have no user repairable parts. Contact Tapeswitch Corporation at
1-800-234-
8273 for replacements.
WARNING: Servicing of edge sensors or SIM's should only be carried out
by qualified personnel. Servicing involves the exposure of terminals and devices
that carry potentially lethal voltages. Only those persons, with the appropriate
training and experience, should undertake this work. If there are any questions
call Tapeswitch Corporation at
1-800-234-8273.
