Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner
1.10
Handling the Scanner
Observe the permissible environmental conditions for storage and operation.
Front Screen and Scatter Screens -- The Scanner’s front screen and scatter screens must be clean, free of damage and properly
installed.
Avoid touching the front screen.
Clean dirty screens immediately (see
Maintenance and Repairs Section 8).
Replace damaged screens immediately (see
Maintenance and Repairs Section 8).
Screwed-on Cables -- Improper handling can damage the Scanner and result in safety-relevant signals not being sent. The Scanner’s
IP protection is guaranteed only when properly screwed-on plugs or plug cover caps are used.
Only operate, transport and store the Scanner with screwed-on control cable (X1) and PC cable (X2) or dummy plug (X2) installed.
1.11
Scanner Limitations
Environmental limitations -- The Scanner is
not suitable for use outdoors or under conditions with significant temperature fluctuations
.
Humidity, condensation and other weather influences can impair the safety function.
Use the Scanner only in environmentally controlled areas.
Observe all technical data and ambient conditions.
Industrial use only -- The Scanner can cause radio interference and is
not suitable for use in residential areas
. Only use the Scanner in
industrial environments.
Not for use on vehicles with combustion engines -- The Scanner is
not suitable for use on vehicles with combustion engines
, because
alternators or ignition systems can cause EMC disturbances.
Make no modifications to the Scanner -- The construction of the Scanner
may not be modified, or
the protective function of the Scanner
can no longer be guaranteed. Where changes are made to the Scanner, all guarantee claims against the manufacturer of the Scanner
shall no longer apply.
Service life T
M
in accordance with DIN ISO 13849 -- The Scanner’s PL and PFH
d
specifications refer to the T
M
service life of 20 years.
Repairs or replacement of wear and tear parts do
not
extend the service life.
Protective function limits -- The Scanner does not protect against:
Parts that are ejected from a machine
Splashing/spraying liquids
Gases and vapors
Radiation
Vapors, smoke, dust, particles -- Vapors, smoke, dust and all particles visible in the air can cause the machine to switch OFF
unintentionally. Do not use the Scanner in environments in which heavy vapors, smoke, dust or other visible particle are present.
Stray light limitations -- Light sources (including infrared, fluorescent, and strobe lights) can impair availability. Ensure that no
interfering light sources are present within the Scanner detection plane.
Prevent reflective surfaces at beam level.
Where applicable, take additional separation (safety) distances into account.
Ensure that there are no other photoelectric sources within the Scanner detection plane that can impair performance.
Monitoring through a window restriction -- Do not use the Scanner to monitor an area through any window materials.
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