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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the F3S-B series Safety Light Curtain.
Always heed the following points when using the F3S-B:
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Make sure that personnel operating the F3S-B are knowledgeable about the machine on which it is
installed
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Read this manual completely and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting
to operate the F3S-B
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Keep the manual in a secure and convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
(1) The F3S-B has not received the type approval provided by Article 44-2 of the Industrial Safety and
Health Law of Japan. Therefore, it cannot be used in Japan as a safety device for pressing or shearing
machines provided by article 42 of that law.
(2) The F3S-B is electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) in accordance with European Union (EU)
Machinery Directive Annex IV, B. Safety Components, Item 1.
The F3S-B complies with the following regulations and standards.
• EU regulations and technical standards:
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Machinery Directive: No. 98/37/EC
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EMC Directive: No. 89/336/EEC
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EN 61496-1 (06/98) (Type 2 ESPE), IEC 61496-2 (1997) (Type 2 AOPD)
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IEC standards
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IEC 61496-1 (1997) (Type 2 ESPE), IEC 61496-2 (1997) (Type 2 AOPD)
(3) The F3S-B received the following approvals from the EU accredited bodies.
- Certificate of a Notified Body for EC Type-Examination referred to in the EU Machinery Directive
Annex IV, from TÜV Hannover/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.
- Certificate of a Competent Body referred to in the EU EMC Directive, from Technischer Überwa-
chungs-Verein Nord
(4) The F3S–B received the following approvals from the third–party testing laboratory UL.
– UL Listed (UL508, IEC61496-1 and –2)
– UL Listed to Canadian safety standards (CSA C22.2 No. 14 and No.0.8, IEC61496-1 and –2)
– Programmable system certificate (UL1998, IEC61496–1)
(5) The following standards are referenced when designing the F3S–B. To comply with these standards,
be sure to design and use in accordance with all regulations and standards related to them.
Contact an expert agency such as TÜV and UL if any of the above points are unclear.
– EN415–4
– OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 212
– ANSI/RIA 15.06 (Risk reduction category : R2B)
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General conventions for safe use
The following conventions are used for precautionary items in this manual in order to ensure safe and
proper use of the F3S-B. Items listed here are critical for safety and must be heeded at all times.
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Regulations and Standards
Precaution on Safety
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
WARNING
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates prohibited actions.
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