3.1.6
EMC-compliant electrical installation
NOTICE
The product is designed for use in an industrial environment. The product may cause
interference if installed in other environments. If installed in other environments,
measures should be taken to comply with the applicable standards and directives for
the respective installation site with regard to interference.
3.1.7
General warnings
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Incorrect installation and configuration of the system decreases or inhibits the
protective function of the system. Follow the instructions provided in this manual for
correct installation, configuration and validation of the system.
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Changes to the system configuration may compromise the protective function of the
system. After any changes made to the configuration, validate correct functioning of
the system by following the instructions provided in this manual.
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If the system configuration allows access to the dangerous area without detection,
implement additional safety measures (e.g. guards).
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The presence of static objects, in particular metallic objects, within the field of view
may limit the efficiency of sensor detection. Keep the sensor field of view
unobstructed.
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The system protection level (SIL 2, PL d) must be compatible with the requirements
set forth in the risk assessment.
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Check that the temperature of the areas where the system is stored and installed is
compatible with the storage and operating temperatures indicated in the technical
data of this manual.
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Radiation from this device does not interfere with pacemakers or other medical
devices.
3.1.8
Warnings for the restart prevention function
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The restart prevention function is not guaranteed in blind spots. If required by the
risk assessment, implement adequate safety measures in those areas.
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Machinery restarting must be enabled only in safe conditions. The button for the
restart signal must be installed:
o
outside of the dangerous area
o
not accessible from the dangerous area
o
in a point where the dangerous area is fully visible
3.1.9
Responsibility
The machinery manufacturer and system installer are responsible for the operations
listed below:
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Providing adequate integration of the safety output signals of the system.
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Checking the monitored area of the system and validating it based on the needs of
the application and risk assessment. Following the instructions provided in this
manual.
3.1.10
Limits
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The system cannot detect the presence of people who are immobile and not
breathing or objects within the dangerous area.
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