Operating Instructions

2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
DANGER
If the saf
ety component is integrated incorrectly, the dangerous state may be ended to
late.
b
Plan the integration of the safety component in accordance with the machine
requirements, see "Project planning", page 13.
2.2 Intended use
The safety locking device is a locking unit with a safety locking function and is suitable
for the f
ollowing applications:
•
Temporarily preventing access to a hazardous area
•
Monitoring of movable physical guards
•
Locking for process protection
In conjunction with a movable physical guard and the machine controller, the safety
locking device prevents the protective device from being opened. The locking device
remains locked for as long as the hazardous machine function is performed or until the
production step has finished.
The product is only suitable for use in industrial environments.
Incorrect use, improper modification of or tampering with the safety locking device will
invalidate any warranty from SICK AG; in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK
AG for damage and secondary damage caused by this is excluded.
2.3 Improper use
The safety locking device is not suitable, among other things, for the following ambient
c
onditions
:
•
Outdoor areas
•
Residential areas
•
Vacuum
•
High pressure
•
Strong UV exposure
•
Near low-frequency transponders (e.g., RFID)
•
Near magnetic fields
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Increased radiaoactivity (> natural radioactivity)
•
High sulfur concentration
•
High salt concentration
2.4 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The safety locking device must be planned in, installed, connected, commissioned, and
servic
ed only by qualified safety personnel.
Project planning
For project planning, a person is considered competent when he/she has expertise and
experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines and is familiar
with the relevant technical rules and national work safety regulations.
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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