Safety Information; General Safety Notes; Correct Use - SICK deTec4 Core Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety information

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General safety notes

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Correct use

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Subject to change without notice
This chapter contains information on general safety for the safety light curtain.
More safety information about specific usage situations of the safety light curtain is
available in the respective chapters.
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
In the case of non-compliance, it is possible that the dangerous state of the machine
may not be stopped or not stopped in a timely manner.
Read this document carefully and ensure that you have fully understood the con‐
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tents before you work with the device.
Pay particular attention to all safety notes in this document.
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The deTec4 Core safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) and
is suitable for the following applications:
• Hazardous point protection
• Access protection
• Hazardous area protection
The deTec4 Core safety light curtain must only be used within the limits of the prescri‐
bed and specified technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the
deTec4 Core safety light curtain shall void any warranty provided by SICK AG; further‐
more, SICK AG shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any resulting damage
and consequential damage.
Foreseeable misuse
DANGER
Hazard due to lack of effectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not be recognized in case of non-
observance.
The safety light curtain works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide pro‐
tection from parts thrown out nor from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are not
detected.
Only use the safety light curtain as an indirect protective measure.
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Among others, the deTec4 Core safety light curtain is not suitable for the following
applications:
• Outdoors
• Under water
• In explosive environments
• At altitudes over 3,000 m above sea level
• In environments with enhanced ionizing radiation
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