Dust Filtration - Pilz PSEN sc B 5 Series Operating Manual

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Dust filtration

The safety laser scanner has a dust filtration function. This changes the sensitivity of the
safety laser scanner, and the availability in dusty environments can be improved.
There are three levels:
High for high level of dust generation
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Average for medium level of dust generation
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Low of low level of dust generation
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WARNING!
Loss of safety function due to a safety distance that is too low
Depending on the application, serious injury or death may result.
Depending on the degree of dust filtering, it is necessary to consider an
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allowance for calculating the safety distance when installing the safety
laser scanner near intense light sources or reflective surfaces into ac-
count (see Distance to intense light sources and to reflective
surfaces [ 24]).
– When calculating the safety distance, ensure that the allowance is
considered depending on the dust filtering.
– Ensure that the new safety distance fulfils the specifications of the
safety assessment.
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