Rockwell Automation 442L SC300 Safety Sensor User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 2 On safety
The device is a Type 3 ESPE (SC300 safety camera) according to EN 61 496­1 and IEC/
TR 61 496­4 and is therefore allowed for use with controls in Category 3 according to
EN ISO 13849­1. The device is suitable for hazardous point protection (hand
protection).
Access to the hazardous point must be allowed only through the protective field. As long
as the hazardous point is occupied, the system must not start. Refer to “Applications
Examples” on page 10 for an illustration of the protection modes.
Depending on the application, mechanical guards may be required in addition to the
safety camera system.
The safety camera system is only intended for use in industrial environments. When used
in residential areas it can cause radio interferences.
Correct use The SC300 safety camera system must be used only as defined in the “Applications of the
device” on page 6. It must be used only by qualified personnel and only on the machine
where it has been installed and initialized by qualified safety personnel in accordance
with these operating instructions.
If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way — also during
mounting and installation — any warranty claim against Rockwell Automation shall
become void.
General safety notes and
protective measures
• The national/international rules and regulations apply to the installation, use and
periodic technical inspections of the safety camera system, in particular:
– Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
– Work Equipment Directive 89/655/EEC
– The work safety regulations/safety rules
– Other relevant safety regulations
Manufacturers and operators of the machine on which the safety camera system is
used are responsible for obtaining and observing all applicable safety regulations and
rules.
• The notices, in particular the test regulations (see “Test Notes” on page 38) of these
operating instructions (e.g. on use, mounting, installation or integration into the
existing machine controller) must be observed.
• The tests must be carried out by qualified safety personnel or specially qualified and
authorized personnel and must be recorded and documented to ensure that the tests
can be reconstructed and retraced at any time.
ATTENTION
Only use the safety sensor system as an indirect protective
measure!
An opto-electronic protective device provides indirect
protection, e.g. by switching off the power at the source of the
hazard. It cannot provide protection from parts thrown out, nor
from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are not detected.
ATTENTION
Pay attention to the safety notes!.
Please observe the following procedures in order to ensure the
correct and safe use of the SC300 safety sensor system.