Installation and Operating Instructions
Date of issue: 15.12.2005 / Page 2 of 9
Document: 0800000455_en.doc / Updated: 1 / 3039-05
S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s
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An improper installation or manipulation of the safety switch will render the personal protection function
useless and can cause serious injury or accidental death.
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The safety guard shall always be mounted using two SHS3 at least! See max. load. If the risk assessment of
the machine permits a single-channel monitoring a blank hinge can used as bearing element.
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In case that the SHS3 is used at an ambient temperature of 70° an accelerated ageing of the connecting cable
can occur.
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The connecting cable shall be protected against mechanical damages.
The installation of the connecting cable can be done via pipes or cable ducts.
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The manufacturer / supplier of the machine / equipment is obliged to take the applicable standards for the
calculation of the safety distances of separating safety guards to hazardous areas into account.
Especially these standards apply: EN 294, EN 349, EN 953, EN 1088, ... .
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The switch shall not be used as a mechanical stop.
Bernstein AG, Tieloser Weg 6, D-32457 Porta Westfalica / www.bernstein-ag.de
Template: 0850174292 Orig. 2
Identifying the Safety Hinge Switch
Identifying throughout type description
e.g.
SHS3-U15Z-KA 5 R
R
Switch factory-mounted on the right side of the hinge
L
Switch factory-mounted on the left side of the hinge
X
Special version; note separate instructions
5
Length of connecting cable in meter, e.g. „5“ = 5 meter
KA
Connecting cable in axial direction
KR
Connecting cable in radial direction
SA
Connector termination in axial direction, standard M12x1
SR
Connector termination in radial direction, standard M12x1
U15Z
Switching function see chapter
Switch symbol
SHS3
Safety Hinge Switch (Switching device family)
SHS3-U15Z-KA 5 R
601.9390.022
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Identifying throughout article number
You can identify the article number of the switching device underneath the type description on the switch label.
For communication and orders with the Bernstein AG please refer to this number.
