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Chapter 3
Configurable Functions
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In
Figure
10, if the protective field (3) or the warning fields (2) stretch as far as
a wall or another object (pillar, neighboring machine, shelf ), there must be a
distance of 100 mm (3.94 in.) between the protective field or warning field and
the object to help prevent false triggering (1).
Figure 10 - Configure Protective and Warning Fields
ATTENTION: Secure unprotected areas.
If it is possible to access a narrow strip between the protective field and a
wall or another object, you must protect this strip with additional measures
(for example, fence or floor protection).
Protective or Warning Field Suggested by the Safety Laser Scanner
The SCD software can suggest the protective or warning field in the field set editor. The safety laser
scanner scans the visible surrounding contour several times. From the data that is obtained, the SCD
software suggests the contour and size of the field.
protective field.
Figure 11 - Reading the Protective Field
Rockwell Automation Publication 442L-UM005B-EN-P - April 2017
Figure 11
shows an example for the reading of a
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