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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S miniTwin4 Safety light curtain...
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Addition to the Cross-circuit see "Structure and function", monitoring field page 11 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
4.4.5 Connection diagrams.............. Testing plan....................4.5.1 Test rod check................8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Check during commissioning and modifications........Operation.................... 78 Safety......................Regular thorough check................LEDs......................O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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16.2 Checklist for initial commissioning and commissioning......107 List of figures..................108 List of tables..................110 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
"Checklist for initial commissioning and com‐ missioning", page 107 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Instructions to action The arrow denotes instructions to action. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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The symbol indicates the sender. The symbol indicates the receiver. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
• In environments with increased levels of ionizing radiation 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
• "Operation", page 78 • "Regular cleaning", page 81 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Either a reset button or an EDM can be connected to the multifunctional connections. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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The scanning range is reduced by the use of deflector mirrors and/or a weld spark guard. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Figure 3: Device with system plug and system connection System plug System connection " Device connection § 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
RES or EDM can option‐ ally be configured on a twin stick 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
RES or EDM additional function is as well. Further topics • "Connection diagrams", page 38 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Lit up LEDs indicate a specific status of the safety light curtain. Flashing LEDs demand action. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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• "Aligning the twin sticks to one another", page 75 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Figure 8: Hazardous point protection Figure 9: Access protection 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 10: Hazardous area protection Figure 11: Access protection with presence detection, implemented by cascade O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Overview This chapter contains important information about the design. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
The protective field width is the dimension of the light path between the twin sticks of a system. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
When mounting the safety light curtain, observe the minimum distance. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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S = 2,000 mm/s × 0.32 s + 8 × (14 mm – 14 mm) = 640 mm O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4...
Figure 14: Minimum distance from reflective surfaces 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
In a cascaded system with a protective field width of up to 3 m, a minimum distance of 262 mm between the host and guest 2 must be upheld during mounting. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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= tan 5° × 4 m × 1000 a = 349.28 mm ~ 350 mm 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Optically opaque partitions Further topics • "Using beam coding", page 29 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
EDM, the respective multifunctional connection or both multifunctional connec‐ tions must be routed to 0 V. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Before the machine can be restarted, the operator must reset the restart interlock. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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2 or 3 safety light curtains. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Resolution and protective field heights of the individual systems may be different 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Further topics • "Deactivating reset and EDM", Seite 66 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Connection diagrams UE10-2FG Figure 27: miniTwin4 in connection with UE10-2FG O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Flexi Classic Figure 29: miniTwin4 with Flexi Classic safety controller 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Does the hazardous area being secured have to be checked with a test rod? Define all guidelines for the check. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Make sure that the outputs of the safety light curtain have no effect on the machine during the check of the components. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Watch the OUT LED and the RES LED during the check. The OUT LED should con‐ tinuously light up red. The RES LED must not flash orange. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Please contact your SICK subsidiary should you have any complaints. Further topics • "Scope of delivery", page 95 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Extension connection System plug " System connection § Device connection 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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The system plug can also be mounted to the device connection at an 180° rotation. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Read this section completely before installing the safety light curtain. Read the information on aligning the twin sticks. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 36: With correct mounting (above), the standing behind, reaching under and reach‐ ing over errors (below) must be ruled out. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
≥ 180 mm • Flexible mounting position page 52 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Figure 39: O-Fix bracket, part no. 2045835 DIN 125 washer O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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612.6 672.6 732.6 792.6 852.6 912.6 972.6 1020 1,032.6 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
The C-Fix bracket cannot be used on a device with 120 mm protective field height. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
The miniTwin4with a protective field height of 120 mm is mounted with the help of 2 L- Fix brackets. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Fasten the screws of the L-Fix bracket (%) with a torque of about 1.5 Nm to achieve a corresponding clamping force of the bracket. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
The C-Fix-Flex bracket makes it possible to correct the mounting bracket by ± 4°. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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5 Nm. Higher torques can damage the bracket; lower torques provide inadequate protection against vibrations (%). 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
The resolution for a junction point of a twin stick with a wall or the ground (lower value) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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C-Fix bracket/C-Fix-Flex bracket O-Fix bracket " L-Fix bracket § 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
• Mounting has been completed correctly. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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"Integrating the equipment into the electrical control", page 29 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
"Connectivity", page 102 • "Test rod check", page 41 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
In a cascade system, the codes are automatically set to code 1 or code 2 in alternation. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
When any work is taking place, use the protective device to secure the machine or to ensure that the machine is not switched on unintentionally. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Otherwise the system completely locks 4 min after switching on (lock-out). 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
If the COM LED lights up white two times in succession during deactivation of the con‐ figuration, the procedure has been canceled. In this case, restart from step 1. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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10. Keep the protective field of the safety light curtain clear until the COM LED flashes white once (after about 3 s). 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
A maximum of 3 safety light curtains can be connected into a cascaded system. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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Protect the cascaded system from manipulation with an optimized length of cable or with cable routing under a cover. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 60: Mounting the system plugs on a cascaded system System plug for single systems O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
If a host twin stick is exchanged, it may be necessary to reconfigure EDM or RES. ✓ The device is in operation. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
The OSSD status and the status of the protective field are indicated via LEDs on every twin stick. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
2 min to optimize the alignment of the twin stick. Check alignment. Check the protective device. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
For all other power-up processes, the LED only flashes if the previous system partner does not answer within 20 s. In this case, communi‐ cation can also be established with a replacement twin stick. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Figure 62: Alignment of the safety light curtain Optimal alignment Sufficient alignment " Insufficient alignment § 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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LED only flashes if the previous system partner does not answer within 20 s. In this case, communication can also be established with a replacement stick. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Carry out the checks according to the instructions from the manufacturer of the machine and from the operating entity. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Carry out the checks according to the instructions from the manufacturer of the machine and from the operating entity. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
OUT in two locations on the safety light curtain. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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LED off. Ö LED flashes. O LED illuminates. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Make sure that no dispersive media (e.g., dust, fog, or smoke) are within the calcu‐ lated minimum distance from the protective field. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Carry out the checks according to the instructions from the manufacturer of the machine and from the operating entity. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
LED test. All LEDs light up briefly. O All LEDs 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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For all other power-up processes, the LED only flashes if the previous system partner does not answer within 20 s. In this case, communi‐ cation can also be established with a replacement twin stick. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Lit up LEDs indicate a specific status of the safety light curtain. Flashing LEDs demand action. 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Check the cable laying for interference (e.g. Blue EMC). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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"Protective operation without reset and/or without EDM", page 31 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
NOTE We will be glad to help you dispose of these devices on request. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
Depending on the load inductance Load inductance 2.2 H Test pulse data 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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20 m Wire cross-section 0.34 mm Bend radius 45 mm O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
14 mm resolution (protective field height 780 to 1,200 mm) 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
Table 22: Weight miniTwin4 Protective field height in mm Weight in g O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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3450 2680 4080 1090 3095 4710 1240 3510 5345 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
NOTE Protective field height S corresponds to the size of the safety light curtain. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
1207224 C4MT-03024ABB03DE0 1207225 C4MT-03624ABB03DE0 1207227 C4MT-04224ABB03DE0 1207228 C4MT-04824ABB03DE0 1207229 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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1207116 C4MT-02414ABB04DE0 1207117 C4MT-03014ABB04DE0 1207118 C4MT-03614ABB04DE0 1207119 C4MT-04214ABB04DE0 1207120 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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1207302 C4MT-03034ABB04DE0 1207303 C4MT-03634ABB04DE0 1207304 C4MT-04234ABB04DE0 1207305 C4MT-04834ABB04DE0 1207306 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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1207177 C4MT-02424ABB03DB0 1207319 C4MT-03024ABB03DB0 1207320 C4MT-03624ABB03DB0 1207321 C4MT-04224ABB03DB0 1207322 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Part number Laser alignment aid AR60 1015741 Adapter 4064710 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Figure 67: Dimensional drawing of L-Fix bracket (mm), part no. 2045843 (set) 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
700 mm with male connector M12×4 + FE 2046451 10 m, stripped 2051290 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Part Type codes Part number T-connector, 5-pin DSC-1205T000025KM0 6030664 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
1019420 Using deflector mirrors reduces the effective scanning range. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Further topics • "Data sheet", page 89 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
(part number: see the type label entry in the “Ident. no.” field). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
47. Mounting the miniTwin4 with C-Fix bracket and L-Fix bracket......... 56 48. C-Fix-Flex bracket, part no. 2056598............... 57 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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69. Dimensional drawing of C-Fix-Flex bracket, rotatable (mm), part no. 2056598. 102 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
44. Ordering information for PNS75 deflector mirror...........104 45. Ordering information for PNS125 deflector mirror..........105 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK...
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LIST OF TABLES 8012624/10OM/2018-08-09 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | miniTwin4 Subject to change without notice...
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Phone +36 1 371 2680 Phone +386 591 78849 E-Mail ertekesites@sick.hu E-Mail office@sick.si India South Africa Phone +91-22-6119 8900 Phone +27 (0)11 472 3733 Further locations at www.sick.com E-Mail info@sick-india.com E-Mail info@sickautomation.co.za SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com...
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