Chapter, About this document – Rockwell Automation 442L-SFZNMN SafeZone Mini Safety Laser Scanner User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 10000337275 Ver 01—October 2014
Chapter 1
About this document
Chapter
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About this document
Please read this chapter carefully before working with this documentation and the SafeZone Mini.
Function of this document
These operating instructions are designed to address the technical personnel of the machine manufacturer or the machine
operator in regards to correct mounting, electrical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the
SafeZone Mini safety laser scanner.
These operating instructions do not provide instructions for operating the machine, the system or the vehicle on which the
safety laser scanner is, or will be, integrated. Information on this is to be found in the appropriate operating instructions
for the machine, the system or the vehicle.
Target group
These operating instructions are addressed to planning engineers, machine designers and the operators of machines and
systems which are to be protected by one or several SafeZone Mini safety laser scanners. They also address people who
integrate the SafeZone Mini into a machine, a system or a vehicle, initialize its use, or who are in charge of servicing and
maintaining the device.
Scope
These operating instructions are original operating instructions.
These operating instructions are only applicable to the SafeZone Mini safety laser scanner with the following entry on the
type label in the field Operating Instructions (Pub. No. 10000337275).
For the configuration and diagnostics of these devices you require the SCD (version 3.0 or higher) programming software.
To determine the software version, select the Module Info… option in the Help menu.
Depth of information
These operating instructions contain information on the SafeZone Mini safety laser scanner. They have the following parts:
Planning and using protective devices such as the SafeZone Mini also require specific technical skills which are not detailed
in this documentation.
General information on accident prevention using opto-electronic protective devices can be found in the competence
brochure “Guidelines Safe Machinery.”
When operating the SafeZone Mini, the national, local and statutory rules and regulations must be observed.
Note:
Please refer also to the Rockwell Automation home page on the Internet at www.rockwellautomation.com.
Here you will find information on:
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Application examples
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A list of frequently asked questions regarding the SafeZone Mini
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These operating instructions in different languages for viewing and printing
Abbreviations used
AGV
Automated Guided Vehicle
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
AWG
American Wire Gauge = standardization and classification of wires and cables by type, diameter etc.
EDM
External device monitoring
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility
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Mounting
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Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
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Electrical installation
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Catalog numbers
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Commissioning and configuration
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Accessories
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Care and maintenance
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Conformity and approval