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SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN
Figure A - Unpacking
Remove all packaging material and retain it
Locate and keep the delivery note
Inspect all items for transit damage
Match goods supplied to those specified on the delivery note
Keep the Installation Sheet in a safe place
Each 8000 system supplied would normally include:
Light curtain
Cables (A) and (B)
Installation sheet
Service questionnaire form
Storage requirements
Humidity - <95%
Temperature range between -20 C and +70C
CD246/080610
8000 Series Safety Light Curtain
Installation Sheet (CD159/030210)
INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED
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Summary of Contents for SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES
- Page 1 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN 8000 Series Safety Light Curtain Installation Sheet (CD159/030210) Figure A - Unpacking Remove all packaging material and retain it Locate and keep the delivery note Inspect all items for transit damage Match goods supplied to those specified on the delivery note ...
- Page 2 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure B shows important light curtain parameters. These parameters are shown as C, M, K and R. C - Light curtain column mounting centres. Use 6mm bolt for fixing M - Length of the light curtain enclosures excluding end-caps...
- Page 3 To ensure reliable operation the light curtain deflection angle from the mirror must not be less than 40 degrees or greater than 100 degrees. Figure D shows 8000 Series light curtain end-bracket dimensions. Use M6 bolts for the mounting brackets. CD246/080610...
- Page 4 Equipment should not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The units are not ‘EX’ rated. Do not use the equipment in explosive atmospheres. For further information on explosive-proof enclosures contact Smartscan Ltd. Noise generated by the equipment will never exceed 70 dB ...
- Page 5 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN When installing a Smartscan 8000 Series light curtain your attention is drawn to the following: (Figure F) 1. Consider reflective surfaces that may give rise to optically ‘short circuiting’ the direct path of the light curtains as shown.
- Page 6 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure G shows colour and function of the status LED’s associated with the Smartscan 8000 Series. LED Status Indicators on the R/X Green Guard Clear Yellow Mute 1 Clear Yellow Mute 2 Clear Guard Blocked...
- Page 7 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure H defines the features found in the 8000 Series including, where appropriate, maximum power rating, ‘guard on’ and ‘guard off’,, and status of input and output connections. CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 8 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure I shows the range of 8000 Series light curtains and cables. It describes model codes, number of beams, aluminium extrusion length (M), detection zone width (K), light curtain mounting centres (C) weight in (Kg) of the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) columns and the maximum scanning range (R).
- Page 9 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure J shows all input and output connections to and from the 8000 Series light curtain. The drawing also shows wire colour coding. Please see Appendix 2 for examples of typical 8000 Series wiring configurations.
- Page 10 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure K shows examples of the identification labels that are affixed to the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) columns. CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 11 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure L – Activate control The ACTIVATE control has two functions. Restart. At power-up or, following a tripped condition, the activate switch is used to restart (reset) the output relays to an ON state. The switch must be activated and released to enable a restart condition.
- Page 12 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure M - Test and Maintenance Power-up the light curtain and activate the output switching circuits to an ON condition. Insert a test piece of appropriate size into the top light beam, 150mm from the transmitter unit.
- Page 13 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure N shows an operations chart for the 8000 Series. Before installation, read and understand the Installation Sheet provided paying particular attention to the information provided in Figure F. Refer to Figure M for test and ...
- Page 14 Figure O outlines the procedure for returning a Smartscan product. If a fault occurs that cannot be resolved or the equipment is damaged return the system to the nearest Smartscan distributor or Smartscan Ltd. Indicate the nature of the fault and the symptoms displayed on the form provided.
- Page 15 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure P shows abbreviation code for ‘B’ cable colours. Refer to the electrical connection drawing (J) for more detail. CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 16 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure Q – Declaration of Conformity CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 17 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure R – shows the standard timer software (E) used in the 8000 Series for pallet entry/exit applications. The software version is shown against the corresponding part number. E.g. 083E903. The timers used in both cross-beam and parallel beam modes are shown below.
- Page 18 Software version example The standard 8000 Series is supplied with ‘E’ version software, for example 083E903 This provides the following functions for parallel beam, T1 = 0.15 - 7.0 Sec T2 = 15 min T3 = 2.5 Sec.
- Page 19 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN Figure S provides a glossary of words and terminology used in the Installation Sheet in a number of International languages: CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 20 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX1 Mirrors Reflector mirrors can be provided enabling two or three sides of a machine to be safeguarded with, what is effectively a single light curtain. When mirrors are employed it is essential that the mounting of the transmitter unit, receiver unit and mirrors themselves are sufficiently rigid.
- Page 21 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX1 Alignment through one mirror 1. Secure the transmitter, receiver and mirror units in the position in which they are intended to be used. 2. Ensure all units are perfectly upright in all planes by using a sprit level.
- Page 22 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX1 Alignment though two mirrors 9. Follow instruction 1-4 10. A second person must adjust the position of the first mirror to the left and to the right until the entire length of the second mirror is reflected in the first mirror. If...
- Page 23 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX1 16. Now turn on the power to the light curtain and check that the green LED beam indicator, mounted on the receiver unit is ‘on’. If not, it may be necessary to finely adjust each mirror in turn to ensure the infra-red energy from the transmitter unit is being reflected through the mirror(s) to the corresponding receiver unit.
- Page 24 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX 2 Example 1 - Smartscan 8000 system without muting function. Output to safety output relays K1 and K2 CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 25 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX 2 Example 2 - Smartscan 8000 system using cross beam muting. Output to safety output relays K1 and K2 CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 26 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX 2 Example 3 - Smartscan 8000 system using cross-beam muting. Output to dual channel E-Stop CD246/080610 INSTALLATION SHEET EXPLAINED...
- Page 27 SMARTSCAN 8000 SERIES LIGHT CURTAIN APPENDIX 2 Figure B shows important light curtain parameters. These parameters are shown as C, M, K and R. C - Light curtain column mounting centres. Use 6mm bolt for fixing M - Length of the light curtain enclosures excluding end-caps...
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