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16 Annex
16.1 Check list
This check list serves as help for setting up the safety light grids. The
requirements in this check list should be met, however depending on the
application and the directives / standards referred to.
1. Were the directives / standards valid for safety of machinery complied with?
2. Is access prevention to the point of danger only possible through the protected
area of the safety light grids?
3. Have steps been taken to prevent reaching under, over or around the light
guards to prevent attempts to defeat them?
4. Has the stop or shutdown delay of the machine been measured and adapted
according to the installation of the safety light grids?
5. Have the safety light grids been duly fixed and secured against loosening or
movement?
6. Have the safety light grids been checked according to the function and
maintenance descriptions in these operating instructions?
7. Has external monitoring (EDM) of the control unit (e.g. contactor, valve etc.)
been used?
8. Is the state defined as safe initiated when switching on / off the safety light
grids?
9. Is / are there any soiling or scratches on the light-emitting surface?
10. Are the installation instructions of these operating instructions adhered to?
This check list does not replace checking or setup by a person trained in
safety matters.
