Shadow 8 User Manual
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Introduction
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Transmitter LEDs pulse in succession from end to end of the head. Each phototransistor in
the receiver detects only the single pulse of light aligned with it and is only enabled at the
instant that the beam is anticipated. Shadow 8’s electronics must “see” the phototransistor
turn “on,” then “off” as the beam hits it and disappears. Each phototransistor must turn on,
then off in sequence, or Shadow 8 will send a stop command to the guarded machinery.
Between 7 and 9 consecutive beams on Main heads, depending on Shadow 8 model, and 2
consecutive beams on Extensions must be aligned and unobstructed at all times to allow
receiver(s) and transmitter(s) to synchronize their sequencing (see Shadow 8 LED Displays,
page 1-9 and Programmable Fixed Blanking, page 1-11).
Because the receiver only accepts infrared light pulses of a certain duration in proper
sequence, Shadow 8 does not respond to other light sources, continuous or pulsed. Neither
normal lighting near the curtain nor changes in area lighting nor even flashing strobe lights
affect Shadow 8 operation.
Shadow 8 Object Sensitivity
Shadow 8 light beams are on 0.79-in. (20-mm) centers, enabling the light curtain to detect any
object 1.18 in. (30 mm) in diameter or greater. An object smaller than 1.18 in. can pass
undetected through Shadow’s light field if it travels in a path directly between the light beams.
This measure of minimum detection diameter is called the light curtain’s “object sensitivity.”
Object sensitivity is used in calculating the “safety distance,” the distance from the hazardous
area of the press that the optic heads must be mounted to allow enough time for the light
curtain to react, and the press to stop, before the operator can penetrate the light curtain and
reach the hazard (see Calculating the Safety Distance, page 2-2).
Shadow 8 and Control Reliability
OBSERVE PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
• Install Shadow safety light curtains in compliance with applicable OSHA and ANSI safety
regulations (extracts are provided in Appendix D).
• Refer to the latest revision of all applicable documents.
• Ensure that your installation meets the control reliability requirements of the applicable
regulations.
• Ensure that both optional Shadow control box safety relays are used in any Shadow installation
and that they are connected directly to the press control’s stop circuit, to a PLC, or to another
type of machine control. Wiring is explained in Chapter 2.
• Read carefully and understand the installation instructions before attempting to install and wire
Shadows to any control.
• Ensure that installation is performed by qualified personnel.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
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