Important . . . read this before proceeding – Banner DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Safety Modules User Manual
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Important . . . Read This Before Proceeding!
In the United States, the functions that the Banner DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Module is intended to perform are regulated by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Whether or not any particular DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Module
installation meets all applicable OSHA requirements depends upon factors that are beyond the control of Banner Engineering Corp.
These factors include the specific ways the safety module is applied, installed, wired, operated, and maintained.
Banner Engineering Corp. has attempted to provide complete application, installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. In addi-
tion, we suggest that any questions regarding the use or installation of this two-hand control safety system be directed to the factory
applications department at the telephone numbers or address shown on the back cover of this manual.
The user of this Two-Hand Control safety module must ensure that all machine operators, maintenance personnel, electricians, and su-
pervisors are thoroughly familiar with and understand all instructions regarding the installation, maintenance, and use of this system, and
with the machinery upon which it is installed.
The user and any personnel involved with the installation and use of this safety module must be thoroughly familiar with all applicable
OSHA regulations and ANSI standards. The regulations and standards, listed below, directly address the use of two-hand control sys-
tems. Banner Engineering Corp. makes no claim regarding a specific recommendation of any organization, the accuracy or effectiveness
of any information provided, or the appropriateness of the provided information for a specific application.
The user has the responsibility to ensure that all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, and regulations relating to the use of this
Two-Hand Control module are satisfied. Extreme care is urged that all legal requirements are met and that all installation and mainte-
nance instructions contained in this manual are followed.
U.S. Application Standards
ANSI B11.0 Safety of Machinery; General Requirements and Risk Assessment
ANSI NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
ANSI/RIA R15.06 Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems
International/European Standards
ISO TR12100-1 & -2 (EN 292-1 & -2) Safety of Machinery – Basic Concepts, General Principles for Design
IEC 60204-1 Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1: General Requirements
ISO 13849-1 (EN 954-1) Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
ISO 13855 (EN 999) The Positioning of Protective Equipment in Respect to Approach Speeds of Parts of the Human Body
ISO 13851 (EN 574) Two-Hand Control Devices – Functional Aspects – Principles for Design (also request a type "C" standard for your
specific machinery.)
These and other standards are available from:
OSHA Documents:
(Tel: 202.512.1800)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
(Tel: 212.642.4900)
Robotics Industries Association (RIA):
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
(Tel: 800.344.3555)
IHS Standards Store:
(Tel: 303.397.7956, 800.854.7179)
Document Center:
(Tel: 650.591.7600)
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