Wintriss Shadow 8, User Manual

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Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction
Shadow 8 is a compact, state-of-the-art light curtain consisting of Main Transmitter and
Receiver optic heads, which can be wired directly to a new Wintriss Clutch/Brake Control
(WPC) or to an optional Shadow 8 control. Main heads are capable of supporting up to three
additional pairs of Extension heads connected in series with two cables, as long as the total
length of the heads does not exceed 202 in. For either transmitters or receivers, the total
length of heads and interconnect cables cannot exceed 110 ft. Due to its expandability,
Shadow 8 is capable of safeguarding multiple sides of a machine with a single control.
Shadow 8 light curtains are designed to protect personnel working around dangerous
equipment. The system signals the machine to stop if a person’s hand (or any other part of the
body) comes too close to the hazardous area. However, the invisible light screen does not
interfere with normal operation. Unlike mechanical guards that physically block access to the
hazardous area, Shadow 8 safeguards personnel with this field of invisible infrared light.
DO NOT USE SHADOW LIGHT CURTAINS ON FULL-REVOLUTION POWER PRESSES
• DO NOT use Shadow safety light curtains on full-revolution clutched machinery, which cannot
be stopped in mid-stroke.
• Use Shadow safety light curtains only on machinery that can be stopped at any point in the
stroke or cycle.
Failure to comply with these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
OBSERVE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS WHEN INSTALLING EQUIPMENT
• Install and use Shadow safety light curtains according to applicable safety regulations and
standards.
• Install Shadow safety light curtains on presses according to the requirements and inspection
procedures of OSHA regulation 1910.217 and ANSI standard B11.1-2009.
• Install Shadow safety light curtains on other machinery according to OSHA regulation 1910.212
for general machine guarding and any other regulations that apply.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
USE EXTRACTS FROM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR REFERENCE ONLY
For your convenience, Wintriss has provided extracts from OSHA regulation 1910.217 and from
ANSI standards B11.1-2009 and B11.19-2003 in Appendix D. These extracts are provided for the
user’s convenience only, and may not reflect the current revisions of these documents. For the
most up-to-date information, refer to the latest versions of the original OSHA and ANSI documents.
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