1 About This Document
1.1 Important... Read This Before Proceeding!
It is the responsibility of the machine designer, controls engineer, machine builder, machine operator, and/or maintenance
personnel or electrician to apply and maintain this device in full compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. The
device can provide the required safeguarding function only if it is properly installed, properly operated, and properly
maintained. This manual attempts to provide complete installation, operation, and maintenance instruction.
Reading the
manual in its entirety is highly recommended to ensure proper understanding of the operation, installation, and maintenance.
Please direct any questions regarding the application or use of the device to Banner.
For more information regarding U.S. and international institutions that provide safeguarding application and safeguarding
device performance standards, see
WARNING:
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The user is responsible for following these instructions.
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Failure to follow any of these responsibilities may potentially create a dangerous condition
that could result in serious injury or death.
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Carefully read, understand, and comply with all instructions for this device.
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Perform a risk assessment that includes the specific machine guarding application. Guidance on a
compliant methodology can be found in ISO 12100 or ANSI B11.0.
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Determine what safeguarding devices and methods are appropriate per the results of the risk
assessment and implement per all applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations. See
ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11.19, and/or other appropriate standards.
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Verify that the entire safeguarding system (including input devices, control systems, and output
devices) is properly configured and installed, operational, and working as intended for the
application.
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Periodically re-verify, as needed, that the entire safeguarding system is working as intended for
the application.
1.2 Use of Warnings and Cautions
The precautions and statements used throughout this document are indicated by alert symbols and must be followed for the
safe use of the S4B Safety Light Curtain. Failure to follow all precautions and alerts may result in unsafe use or operation.
The following signal words and alert symbols are defined as follows:
Signal Word
Definition
Symbol
WARNING:
Warnings
refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Cautions
refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
These statements are intended to inform the machine designer and manufacturer, the end user, and maintenance personnel,
how to avoid misapplication and effectively apply the S4B Safety Light Curtain to meet the various safeguarding application
requirements. These individuals are responsible to read and abide by these statements.
1.3 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that these products are in conformity with the provisions of the listed directives
and all essential health and safety requirements have been met. For the complete DoC, please go to
Product
Directive
S4B Safety Light Curtain
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Representative in EU: Spiros Lachandidis, Managing Director, Banner Engineering BV. Address: Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F,
bus 3,1831 Diegem, Belgium.
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