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This symbol stands by a very important warning concerning the safety of persons.
Its non-observance can cause a very serious risk for the exposed personnel.
INTRODUCTION
The VISION VX photoelectric barrier is a multi-beam optoelectronic safety system. It belongs
to the family of Type 2 electrosensitive devices for the protection of personnel exposed to
risks arising from the use of hazardous machinery or plant, according to standards
IEC 61496-1,2 and EN 61496-1.
VISION VX is available in two different versions :
1. VISION VX (STANDARD)
Type 2 photoelectric barrier composed of Emitter and Receiver with integration of additional
functions, such as the external contactors feedback control and the manual/automatic
operation management.
2. VISION VX MASTER/SLAVE
Type 2 (STANDARD) photoelectric barrier composed of two TX/RX couples (connected in
series). The first of the couples is the MASTER barrier (with additional functions) and the
second is the SLAVE barrier.
A diagnostic display available on Emitter and Receiver provides the necessary information
for a correct use of the device and the evaluation of the possible operation defects.
VISION VX is ideal for the protection of :
Machinery for product handling such as conveyors, palletizing, collating machines;
packaging and wrapping devices; automated assembly lines; automated warehousing.
If necessary, for any safety-related problems contact the competent safety
authorities or industrial associations in the country of use.
For applications in the food industry, please contact the manufacturer to ensure that
the barrier contains materials that are compatible with the chemical agents utilized.
The protective function of the optoelectronic devices is not effective in the following cases:
If the machine stopping control cannot be actuated electrically and it is not possible
to stop all dangerous machine movements immediately and at any time during the
operating cycle.
If the machine generates dangerous situations due to material being expelled or
falling from overhead.
