Important... read this first, Overview, Ec declaration of conformity (doc) – Banner RP-RM83F Rope Pull Switches User Manual
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Important... Read This First
Regarding the Use of Rope Pull Switches. In the United States, the functions that Banner rope pull switches are
intended to perform are regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Whether or not any
particular rope pull switch installation meets all applicable OSHA requirements depends upon factors that are beyond the
control of Banner Engineering Corp. These factors include the details of how the switches are applied, installed, wired,
operated, and maintained.
Banner Engineering Corp. has attempted to provide complete application, installation, operation, and maintenance
instructions in this document. Direct any questions regarding the use or installation of rope pull switches to the factory
applications department.
Banner Engineering Corp. recommends that rope pull switches be applied according to the guidelines set forth in the
standards listed below. In addition, the user is responsible for ensuring all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, and
regulations relating to the use of Banner rope pull switches in each application are satisfied. Extreme care is urged that all
legal requirements are met and that all installation and maintenance instructions are followed.
Applicable U.S. and International Standards (not all inclusive):
ANSI B11.0 Safety of Machinery, General Requirements, and Risk Assessment
Contact: Safety Director, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, 7901 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA
22102, Tel.: 703-893-2900
ANSI B11.19 Performance Criteria for Safeguarding
Contact: Safety Director, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, 7901 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA
22102, Tel.: 703-893-2900
ANSI NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
Contact: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, Tel.:
800-344-3555
ANSI/RIA R15.06 Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems
Contact: Robotic Industries Association, 900 Victors Way, P.O. Box 3724, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, Tel.: 734-994-6088
ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery – General Principles for Design — Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
IEC 60204-1 Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1: General Requirements
ISO 13850 (EN 418) Emergency Stop Devices, Functional Aspects – Principles for Design
IEC 60947-5-5 Low Voltage Switchgear – Electrical Emergency Stop Device with Mechanical Latching Function
These and other standards are available from:
NSSN National Resource for Global Standards :
(Tel: 212-642-4980)
IHS Standards Store :
Document Center
(Tel: 650-591-7600)
EC Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that the RP-RM83F Heavy-Duty Rope Pull Emergency Stop Switches are
in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive and all essential health and safety requirements have been
met.
Representative in EU: Peter Mertens, Managing Director Banner Engineering Europe. Address: Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F,
1831 Diegem, Belgium.
Overview
Models RP-RM83F-.. are rope pull emergency stop switches in compact, heavy-duty die-cast aluminum housings, for indoor
or outdoor use. When used with steel wire rope, they can provide emergency stop actuation along conveyors and similar
machinery. Red PVC-covered 2, 3, 4, or 5 mm diameter wire rope is recommended, depending on model (force) and rope
distance.
The switches have redundant contacts; terminals 11/12 are positive opening when there is a cable-pull or cable-brake
situation. When used separately, these contacts provide inputs to a dual-channel safety module. Terminals 11/12 can also
be used individually to provide single-channel switching or as a single-channel input to a safety module. Terminals 23/24
are for monitoring purposes only (closed in a cable-break/cable-pull situation).
When the rope is properly tensioned (228 or 133N, depending on model), the red arrows are centered under the hash
mark on the tension indicator window, the contacts at terminals 11/12 are closed, and the contacts at terminals 23/24 are
open. All models feature a “latching” operation. When the rope is pulled, the switch contacts 11/12 open and remain open
until the built-in E-stop/reset button is manually reset.
These rope pull emergency stop switches are not generally considered safeguarding devices, in that they do not prevent or
reduce exposure of individuals to a hazard. They provide the same function as other types of emergency stop switches.
RP-RM83F Heavy-Duty Rope Pull Emergency Stop Switches
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