Overview; Machine Guarding And Perimeter Protection - Honeywell SYA14 Series Manual

Overview

This chapter contains terms and concepts related to safety and the application of the FF-SB
Series light curtain. The importance of the installer's role in the set-up and installation of the
machine guarding systems is discussed. The section also contains specification and order
guide information.

Machine Guarding and Perimeter Protection

FF-SB12, FF-SB14 and FF-SB30 Series thru-scan light curtains are non-contact machine
guarding devices designed to increase the protection of operators of power driven machinery
(see figure 1-1). The FF-SB15 Series light curtain is designed for perimeter guarding of
dangerous areas.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FF-SB SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN
• Install FF-SB light curtains in accordance with this installation manual and applicable local
safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, European standards).
• Allow entry into protected area by interruption of sensing field or other safeguarding device
only.
• Consult local safety agency before installing FF-SB Safety light curtains.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
FF-SB Series light curtains generate a stop signal if the sensing field is interrupted. Further
operation is prevented until the sensing field is cleared.
monitors itself continuously for component failures, misalignments, and dirt accumulations.
Small misalignments or dirt accumulation are indicated by a flashing LED. If misalignment or
dirt accumulations become too great or a component fails, a stop signal is generated.
Operation is prevented until the condition is corrected.
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