Safety Light Curtain – C4 compact ME Series
Installation Guide
File Number: CD1011
page 24 Date: 12 April, 2017
Figure J – Test and Maintenance
Testing the safety light curtain with the test piece
The test procedure should be carried
out frequently as indicated by the risk
assessment for the particular
installation.
A test must be carried out at the initial
installation and prior to the machine
start-up.
Smartscan TW Ltd recommends the
test should be carried out daily.
Any changes to the configuration of
the safety light curtain must be
followed by testing to check the
system is still working correctly.
Regular function checking of the
safety light curtain as well as at initial
installation is required as part of the
test and maintenance process.
The operating instructions for the
safety light curtain and machine must
be made available for the operator
and those responsible for installation,
maintenance and safety control at all
times.
To test the safety light curtain power it up and activate the output switching circuits (OSSDs) to
an ON condition.
Insert a test piece of appropriate size into the light curtain detection zone, at the bottom, 150mm
from the transmitter unit. At this point the output switches will turn OFF. Sweep the test piece
