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4.1
Manufacturer of the machine
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized in case of
non-observance.
b
Use of the safety laser scanner requires a risk assessment. Check whether addi‐
tional protective measures are required.
b
Comply with the applicable national regulations derived from the application (e.g.,
work safety regulations, safety rules, or other relevant safety guidelines).
b
Apart from the procedures described in this document, the components of the
safety laser scanner must not be opened.
b
The safety laser scanner must not be tampered with or changed.
b
Improper repair of the protective device can lead to a loss of the protective
function. The protective device must only be repaired by the manufacturer or by
someone authorized by the manufacturer.
4.2
Operator of the machine
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized in case of
non-observance.
b
Changes to the electrical integration of the safety laser scanner in the machine
control and changes to the mechanical mounting of the safety laser scanner
necessitate a new risk assessment. The results of this risk assessment may
require the operator of the machine to meet a manufacturer’s obligations.
b
Changes to the device’s configuration may impair the protective function. The
effectiveness of the protective device must be checked after any change to the
configuration. The person carrying out the change is also responsible for maintain‐
ing the protective function of the device.
b
Apart from the procedures described in this document, the components of the
safety laser scanner must not be opened.
b
The safety laser scanner must not be tampered with or changed.
b
Improper repair of the protective device can lead to a loss of the protective
function. The protective device must only be repaired by the manufacturer or by
someone authorized by the manufacturer.
4.3
Outdoor applications
4.3.1
Permissible outdoor use
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons or parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized or not recognized in
time in case of non-observance.
b
Only use the safety laser scanner in outdoor applications as follows:
°
Hazardous area protection (stationary or mobile)
°
Horizontal scan plane
°
Leg detection and detection of persons in a lying position
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