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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the F3SS Series Single Beam Safety Sensor.
Always heed the following points when using the F3SS:
• Make sure that personnel operating the F3SS are knowledgeable about the machine on which it is installed
• Read this manual completely and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to
operate the F3SS
• Keep the manual in a secure and convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
(1) The F3SS has not received the type approval provided by Article 44-2 of the Industrial Safety and Health
Law of Japan. Therefore, it cannot be used in Japan as a safety device for pressing or shearing machines
provided by article 42 of that law.
(2) The F3SS complies with the following regulations and standards.
IEC standard
- IEC 61496-1 (Type 4 ESPE)
- IEC 61496-2 (Type 4 AOPD)
If you use the F3SS under the condition or environment shown below, be sure to use it by leaving a mar-
gin for each rating and function and taking system safety into consideration.
(1) Use of the F3SS under any condition or environment not described in this manual.
(2) Use of the F3SS for devices and facilities requiring special safety (e.g., nuclear control, railway, aerospace,
automobile, combustion facility, medical system, space development, and large-scale amusement machin-
ery).
General conventions for safe use
The following conventions are used for precautionary items in this manual in order to ensure safe and proper
use of the F3SS. Items listed here are critical for safety and must be heeded at all times.
Regulations and Standards
Notice
Precaution on Safety
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates prohibited actions.
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