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16.1.3 Checklist Daily Inspection
Yes
No
The ESPE is free from visible damage.
The lens cover is not scratched or contaminated.
The danger zone is only be accessible via the ESPE’s safety field.
Cables, plugs and mounting are in flawless condition.
Checking the effectiveness of the ESPE:
• The check may only be conducted if the hazardous motion has been switched off.
• Testing must be conducted with a test rod, and not by reaching in with the hand.
• Test rod diameter: in accordance with ESPE resolution
Checking the “safety operating mode (automatic start-up)” function:
• The OSSD ON display must light up before testing is started.
• Pass the test rod through the entire safety field as shown in the figure.
• The OSSD OFF display must be lit up as long as the test rod is in the safety field.
Testing the “restart inhibit” function:
• The RES display must flash before testing is started.
• Pass the test rod through the safety field as shown in the figure.
• The OSSD OFF display must be lit up as long as the test rod is in the safety field.
• The RES display may not light up as long as the test rod is in the safety field.
DANGER!
• Work on the machine must be immediately stopped if any impairment of the safety func-
tion is detected.
• Once the situation has been resolved, the effectiveness of the ESPE must be checked
again according to the checklist for initial start-up (see
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