Autonics SFD Series Manual

DRW190180AC
Safety Door Switch
SFD Series
For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction
manual, other manuals and Autonics website.
The specifications, dimensions, etc. are subject to change without notice for product
improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice.
Main Features
• Available to change the direction of inserting the operation key by rotating head
: Inserting the operation key from 5 directions in the top and side
• Various kinds of contact composition
: 1 N.O.+1 N.C., 2 N.C., 1 N.O.+2 N.C., 3 N.C.
• Selectable between connector type which reduces working process and terminal type
which is useful for maintenance
• Selectable head material between metal and plastic
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Safety Considerations
• Observe all 'Safety Considerations' for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
• ᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.
᜸ Warning
Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
01. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may
cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control,
medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety
equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.
02. System manager means followings;
- a personnel who is fully aware of installation, setting, operation, and maintenance
of the product
- a personnel who well observes standard/regulation/statute on the product by type
of machine the product installed in and nation/region the product used in Machine
user means a personnel who is appropriately trained about using machine by the
system manager, so that machine user can operate the machine correctly.
System manager has duty to train the machine user about operation of the product.
Machine user has to report directly to the system manager when unusual status has
been found while system is operating.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.
03. The product has to be installed, set, and combined with machine control system by
the qualified system manager.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to unintended operation
and unstable detection.
04. Before using the product, check that function of the product operates as intended
while machine is turned off after installation.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to unintended operation
and unstable detection.
05. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, high
humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact, salinity, moisture, or
steam, or dust may be present.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire.
06. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury or fire due to loss of safety
function.
07. Be cautious about the installing place of the operation key in order to protect worker
from hitting the operation key when the door is opened.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
08. Do not use a head of the door lock switch (SFDL Series).
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury or fire due to loss of safety
function.
09. Install separate safety device to fix door closed, or door can be opened because of
vibration or weight of the door.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
10. Check the installed status of the switch, operating status of the switch, and signs of
damage, modification, tampering of the switch at the following situation and on a
weekly basis.
- when operating the safety system at first
- when replacing component of the system
- when the system has not been operated for a long time
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to malfunction of the
product and safety function.
11. Check 'Connections' before wiring.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
᜸ Caution
Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.
01. Use the unit within the rated specifications.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
02. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
03. Keep the door switch away from debris and tighten the screw securely when replacing
the head.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in malfunction.
04. Keep the product away from metal chip, dust, and wire residue which might flow into
the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire, product damage or malfunction.
05. Do not use the switch as a guard door stopper. Install separate mechanical stopper.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in product damage.
06. Carefully manage the spare operation key in order to prevent use of the key without
permission.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in loss of safety function due to insertion of the
spare operation key.
07. Use only Autonics operation key.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in product damage.
08. Install the operation key tightly within the range written in 'Installation' with welding,
rivet, or special bolt in order not to be easily released from the switch.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in product damage.