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MACHINERY SAFETY SYSTEMS T4 (053B) SERIES SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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The T4 (053B) series Safety Light Curtain Installation Guide (CD354/220116) is subject to change without notice. Smartscan Ltd shall not be held responsible for technical errors, editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide T4 Series (Model No. 053B-xxxx) Safety Light Curtain Installation Sheet (CD240/190116) Figure A - Unpacking Remove all packaging material and retain it Locate and keep the delivery note Inspect all items for transit damage ...
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Transmitter (TX) head and a connection cable on the Receiver (RX) head. They are connected via the M12 (8 way) socket located on the bottom end cap. The M12 socket also forms a locator for the mounting bracket. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Figure C – Operating Requirements CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Reset Location Reset devices must be located such that the danger area can be seen to be clear of persons before the system is activated. The reset device should not be accessible from inside the danger area. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
STAT (Status) - GREEN LED on = Alignment ok MUT (Muted) – YELLOW LED on = Muted MU1 (Mute1) – BLUE LED on = Mute 1 on MU2 (Mute2) – BLUE LED on = Mute 2 on CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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To prevent personnel from reaching the danger point of the machine additional mechanical guarding may be required so that any access has to be through the sensing field of the safety light curtain. The safety light curtain must be CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Safety light curtains do not protect personnel from chemicals, heat, gases, radiation, flying parts etc. They are not a physical barrier. The machine operators must be instructed in the use of the safety light curtain by the owner/provider of the machinery. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Figure E - Electrical Connections CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
0V (L-) of the power supply unit (PSU) must be connected to ground. No signal should exceed +24V DC ±10% (L+) or be less than 0V (L-) Warning The shield on both the Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) head cables must be connected to Earth (PE). CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
Installation Guide Note: Prior to initial power up of the light curtain check the following. If the Smartscan system is connected directly to a 24V DC source supplied by the user, it must be emphasised that the supply should be...
(Mute 1) and MU2 (Mute 2) show the status. MU1 - Blue LED ON = Mute 1 ON Blue LED OFF = Mute 1 OFF MU2 - Blue LED ON = Mute 2 ON Blue LED OFF = Mute 2 OFF CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
The Data wires R IN and T OUT are communication links at RS232 voltage levels (+/-9V). They MUST NOT be connected to any other voltage source. The maximum total cable length from the Transmitter (TX) head to the Receiver (RX) head must not exceed 40m. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
If the disparity is greater than 2 seconds then the LO2 LED on the Receiver (RX) head will turn on. To remove the fault both mute inputs have to be removed and LO2 LED on the Receiver (RX) head will then turn off. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
The T4 (053B) series is supplied with the following default settings: Mute Input Disparity Time (A) 2 seconds Mute Time Out Period (B) 15 minutes Mute Delay Off Time (C) 2 seconds Partial Muting Fixed Beam Blanking Floating Beam Blanking CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Figure G – Mechanical Information CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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The dimensions including the mounting bracket are overall length (L) x 48mm width x 61mm depth. Please ensure the dip switch cover on the receiver head (RX) is securely in place to maintain the overall sealing integrity. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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80mm or greater. Figure I – Identification Labels Examples are shown below of the identification labels that are affixed to the bottom of the transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) columns. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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The ON position is to the left when mounted vertically as you look into it. (Ensure that the cap is securely in place to maintain IP integrity after use). There are two modes of DIP switch setting for the T4 series: Direct Settings...
Note: If the parity or any of the DIP switches are changed while the light curtain is in operation the OSSDs (safety outputs) will turn OFF and remain OFF. All DIP switch setting must be done with the power to the light curtain disconnected. Refer to the Parity setting section. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
As long as the object does not block more than the number of beams blanked it can travel through the detection zone without tripping the guard and sending a stop signal to the machine. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Floating Beam Blanking (30 mm Detection Capability) Beams Blanked Object Detection 30 mm 55 mm 80 mm 105 mm Capability (ODC) Floating Beam Blanking (40 mm Detection Capability) Beams Blanked Object Detection 40 mm 63 mm 88 mm 113 mm Capability (ODC) CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
Use of the infinite mute time out must be subject to the detailed risk assessment. There are two options 1) 15 minutes 2) Infinite These options are selectable at DIP switch 3 in the direct settings mode. ∞ 15 minutes Infinite CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
Allows the user to access the T4 (053B) series safety light curtains additional functions. These functions include: fixed beam blanking, mute disparity options, mute delay off time options, partial or (learn fixed) muting and clear learned functions. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
Note If the parity check is set incorrectly, changed or any of the DIP switches are changed while the light curtain is in operation the OSSDs (safety outputs) will turn OFF and remain OFF. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
(protecting). If something blocks the active part of the sensing field it will cause the safety outputs (OSSDs) to go to an OFF state and initiate a machine stop condition. FIXED FENCING CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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7. Reinstate power to the light curtain. All LEDs revert back to their normal functions and the blocked beams are ignored. You may want to select another Learn mode function in which case you will need to follow the procedure for that function. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
6. Reinstate power to the light curtain. All LEDs revert back to their normal functions and Mute Timer (Mode 2) is now activated. You may want to select another Learn mode function in which case you will need to follow the procedure for that function. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
6. Reinstate power to the light curtain. All LEDs revert back (Mode 4) to their normal functions and Mute Timer (Mode 4) is now activated. You may want to select another Learn mode function in which case you will need to follow the procedure for that function. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
You may want to select another Learn mode function in which case you will need to follow the procedure for that function. Note If using the fixed beam blanking and the partial / fixed muting functions then the fixed beam blanking function must be selected first. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
5. Set DIP switches as per the Direct Setting requirements. Clear 6. Reinstate power to the light curtain. All LEDs revert back (All Learned settings) to their normal functions and the original factory default settings are applied. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
A test must be carried out at the initial installation and prior to the machine start- Smartscan Ltd recommends the test should be carried out daily. Any changes to the configuration of the safety light curtain must be...
Perspex. See also the Operation Cycle checks within this document. Warning There must not be any means of accessing the danger point without interruption to the infrared field of the safety light curtain. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Fig. K Every 6 months check the entire installation paying particular attention to Fig. D If the equipment fails to operate as intended check the electrical connections as shown in Fig. E CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Figure M – Product Return Procedure If a fault occurs that cannot be resolved or the equipment is damaged return the equipment to the nearest Smartscan distributor or Smartscan Ltd. Indicate the nature of the fault and the symptoms displayed on the form provided.
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Fig. M shows the T4 (053B) series safety light curtain model numbers with their corresponding number of Infrared beams, detection zone width (DZ), fixing centres (CTR), overall length (L), and object detection capability (ODC). A list of the operating ranges for the different model numbers is also provided. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Figure O – Declaration of Conformity CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Figure P – Glossary of Words and Language Translation CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
T4 (053B) Series Installation Guide Appendix 1 – Important Safety Information Ensure that the Smartscan safety light curtain is installed by a competent person using the installation information provided. Smartscan safety light curtains are supplied as matching serial number pairs ...
Appendix 2 - Certifications Company ISO 9001 FM27829 Smartscan Limited has a certified quality assurance system in compliance with ISO 9001-2008. Certificate number FM27829. Products Smartscan safety light curtains are developed and manufactured in compliance with the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and International Legislation and Standards.
(K). Perimeter curtains will be easier to align, curtains over 900mm may be more difficult to align. Check with the Smartscan technical department prior to ordering for a particular application, support@smartscan.com, Tel: +44 (0) 1536 401 313,...
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Alternatively, fabricate mirror mountings to include some form of adjustment to enable movement both left and right and also forward and backwards from the central axis of the mirror. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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15. Ensure the mirrors are directly aligned thus enabling the infra- red beams of the transmitter to reach the receiver. Alternatively, fabricate mirror mountings to include some form of adjustment to enable movement both left and right and also forwards and backwards from the central axis of each mirror. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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Alignment of the light curtain using mirrors Note: The mirror length must be a minimum of 100mm longer than the overall length of the light curtain to be installed e.g. 50mm above and 50mm below either end of the light curtain. CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
Muting ON = +24V DC (3mA) Dual Mute Inputs OUTPUTS Safety outputs OSSD1 & OSSD2 Electronic 500mA Status output Electronic 500mA Mute output Electronic 500mA Status and mute indication Status & condition LEDs on the light curtain CD354/220116 Smartscan Ltd...
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