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Bravo light curtains and shields
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Types of Bravo light curtains
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
This topic provides an overview of the Bravo light curtains and shields. The
light curtain and shields protect operators from moving- parts hazards while
the Bravo Platform is in operation. If the Bravo Platform is integrated within
an enclosure that connects to the Bravo safety interlock circuit and you
determine that the enclosure provides adequate protection to the operator, the
enclosure can replace the Bravo light curtain and shields.
WARNING
Changing or modifying the Bravo safety equipment may prevent the safe
operation of the Bravo Platform, invalidate its safety compliance, and lead to personal
injury or property damage. Any customer who does not use the supplied safety equipment
or who modifies the supplied safety equipment assumes full responsibility for providing an
appropriate level of safety for its operators and for providing the applicable safety
compliance marking and documentation.
This topic includes:
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"Types of Bravo light curtains" on page 29
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"Standard Light Curtain and shield components" on page 30
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"Wraparound Light Curtain and shield components" on page 33
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"Cleaning the light curtains and shields" on page 35
The following light curtains are for use on a Bravo Platform only and not for
use on other instruments:
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Standard Light Curtain. Enables operator access to the front of the Bravo
deck while protecting operators from moving- parts hazards. A Bravo
Platform with the Standard Light Curtain can be integrated with other
devices that access the Bravo deck from the sides, such as the BenchCel
Microplate Handler.
The Standard Light Curtain is available for a standalone Bravo Platform or
a Bravo Platform that has devices integrated externally at either side of the
deck.
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Wraparound Light Curtain. Enables operator access to the front and sides
of the Bravo deck while protecting operators from moving- parts hazards.
Maintaining the openings at the sides and the front enables more airflow
to the Bravo deck, which may be a requirement for installation inside a
laminar flow hood.
The Wraparound Light Curtain is available only for a standalone Bravo
Platform or a Bravo Platform that has no devices integrated externally
from the Bravo deck. In addition, any deck accessory cabling or tubing
must be routed through the Bravo rear opening.
2 Installing the Bravo Platform
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