Pinnacle Systems SLT Series Installation And Operation Manual

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Page 3 Please visit www.pinnaclesystems.com for more information on other Pinnacle Systems products or fax your request for a complete product catalog to: (412) 262-4055. Please be sure to include your company name, maili address and a phone number with your request.
Page 5 SLT Series Installation and Operation Manual Pinnacle Systems, Inc. 1510 Hubbard Ave. Batavia, IL 60510 USA PIN: 28-049r1-3 Customer Service: 630-443-9320 (CST) (Please have Model#, Serial#, and Sotware Rev #Available) Sales and Marketing: 800-569-7697 (EST) www.pinnaclesystems.com • sales@pinnaclesystems.com • service@pinnaclesystems.com...
Page 6 The SLT Series may not be able to safely stop a We have designed our equipment to the very highest press which has a faulty stopping mechanism.
Page 7 We will not supply individual component p arts of any circuit board but will supply the individual circuit board complete. Individual detectors or emitters are ava ilable as a complete tested unit. Fill this Information out Immediately (It will be needed in the event y ou need assistance) ------------- Purchase Date: Purchased From:...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Introduction ..............................1 Theory of Operation ............................1 Specifications ..............................2 Setup and Inst all ation Installation Procedure ............................. 3 Wiring Diagram ............................... 4 Dimensional Inform ation Pylons ................................5 Optional Features Auto Blank ..............................6 Auxiliary Output Contact ..........................
Page 9: Overview
The SLT Series system operates from two pylons. Power must be supplied separately to both pylons using The SLT Series system is a dual redundant digit al standard wiring procedures. The interface or stop circuit infrared point of operation guarding device which will interconnection is made from the Receiver Pylon.
Page 10: Specifications
Overview SLT Series Specificationa Emitter and Receiver Pylons Input Power: 120VAC 10% VAC @ 50-60 Hz, 12 watts max/pylon 24VDC(optional) Output Circuit: Safety Relays Two force-guided self-checking N.O. relays in series rated at 4 AMPS@120VAC --11--11-- Isolated (DRY) Normally Open contacts.
Page 11: Setup And Installation
9) Check and assure stop of machine when signal put in parallel with any other device; doing so will of penetration is made anywhere in the curaiin's cause a fault in the SLT Series system. field of view.
Page 12: Wiring Diagram
Setup and Installation SLTSeries Wiring Diagram Important: T he Gr ound �• - Li ne (+24VDC) Terminal must be connected Mechanical Safety Relay Outputs to a good ground connection, Neutral (-24VDC) 120VAC or 24VDC Input Power not conduit. A bad ground may keep the light cur tain from going GREEN in an �.
Page 13: Dimensional Information
Dimensional Information SLTSeries Pylons The Emitter and Receiver pylons are mi rror images; the obvious diference is that there are no l i ghts, keyswitch, or diagnostics display on the Emitter pylon. "Dimension B" "Dimension A" Mounting Hole to Guarded Area Hole Dimensions Model Enclosure Length...
Page 14: Auto Blank
Features SLTSeries Auto Blank (patented) exceed a total of eight beams. The Diagnostics Display will issue a Code 8 if the Auto Blank obstruction(s) is Important: Place Auto Blank keyswitch into OFF/ moved or exceeded the maximum allowable number of RESET position and remove any obstructions obstructed beams.
Page 15: External Relay Check
The Floating Blank option is controlled by a multi-position keyswitch located on the Receiver Pylon providing the SLT Series system the cap ability of blanking out any beam. The keys witch allows gaps of either 2cm (no beams blocked), 4cm (one beam blocked), 6cm (two beams blocked), or 8cm (three beams blocked) in the light curtain.
Page 16: Accessories
Accessories SLTSeries Cornering Mirrors Through the use of cornering mirrors, multiple sides or work envelopes can be guarded which enhance safety an d reduce down-time related to mechanical an d electrical interlock systems. Include a 5% reflectivity loss per mirror when calculating total scanning distance of light curtain.
Page 17: Swing-Arm Mounting Bracket (Model 9000)
Accessories SLTSeries Swing-Ann Mounting Bracket (Model 9000) Excellent method of mounting light guard for press brakes or when light guard is to be moved for die setups or machine maintenance. Model 9000 consists of three ° pivot points along with light guard diagonal movement capability for virtually unlimited light guard positioning.
Page 18: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLTS eries Diagnostic Indicator Lights Troubleshootlng Emitter Pylon. The Sync Channel light is located on NOTE: When light curtain is powere d u p , the the Emitter Pylon and is visible 11/2 inches down from Diagnostics Display will count down four times with the the top of the enclosure inside the pylon (it cannot be decimal points on.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Receiver mechanically aligned to get the unit to Pylon fails to see the beam and stays go GREEN. The SLT Series system RED. uses infrared light emitting diodes (I RL ED's) as a means of detecting Use of Mirrors.
Page 20: Diagnostic Display Codes
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLTSeries 0 ..... Clear that mechanically the beams should be hitting the center of the mirror , the Definition: No obstructions found. beams may hit the next mirror slightly Status: GREEN, output relays energized. off center due to inaccuracies between the optical and mechanical centers.
Page 21 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLTSeries 2 ...... 2 Beams Broken 5 ...... Relay Fault: One On / One Off Definition: The light guard was triggered when at Definition: There are two captive contact relays least two beams were detected broken. inside the light curtain of which one is open and the other is closed.
Page 22 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLTSeries c) Slave has legally overridden the Cure(s): a) Re-adjust the obstruction position Master because it believed the and stabilize its movement. current conditions require the b) Make sure the total size does not relays to be off. exceed eight beams.
Page 23 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLT Series RED light, fail safe relays open. Status: E ...... Beam and/or board select line failure Reason(s): a) information on switch positions The Master has linked up with the slave Definition: differ. properly, but the Slave sees dif ferent data then the Master.
Page 24 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting SLTSeries Diagnostic Display decimal points light up when the Auto Blank (optional feature) keyswitch is moved from the OF F/RESET position into an Auto Blank mode position. This is to show the user how many beams the Auto Blank obstruction is blocking.
Page 25: Ansi Standard B11.19-2003
Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLTSeries ANSI Standard B11.19-2003 The following formula should be used when calculating the safety distance: Formula for calculatlng safety Os = K x (Ts Tbm) D(pf) distance of llgbt curtains from hazardous point of operation. Minimum safety distance between the device and the nearest point of operation The effective sensing field of the device shall be located...
Page 26 Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLTSeries Light Curtain Teat Procedure Use a dowel rod (or similar object) with a diameter equal to the M.O.S. (Minimum Object Sensitivity) of the guard you are testing. Move the rod through the field of the curtain (i.e.
Page 27 Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLT Series Safeguarding with Mechanlcal Table 0-10: Mechanical Guards Guards Distance of opening from Maximu m point of operation width of When a light system is used to protect the operator or...
Page 28: Osha Regulations
Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLTSeries OSHA Regulations equipment, and safeguards are in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The 1910.217 (C) (3) (iii) employer shall maintain records of these Safeguarding th e Point of Op eration inspections and mainten ance wo rk performed.
Page 29: Machine Control Reliability Requirements
Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLT Series Machine Control Rellablllty Safety Standards and Federal S tate laws. Requirements Review what mandatory modifications are necessary. CONTROL RELIABILITY: 4. Equipment that is no longer safe and that cannot " ... control circuits shall be designed and constructed so be economically upgraded should be destroyed.
Page 30 Appendix A: Regulations & Guidelines for Safe Operation SLTSeries 16. Post in convenient areas the names, addresses, 4. Since all equipment has a limited life, high quality and phone numbers of physicians and hospitals, maintenance personnel are required to obtain and members of the organization who are to be maximum usage of your equipment.
Page 31 WARRANTY Manufacturer warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment thereof. Within the warranty period, manufacturer will rep air or replace such products which are returned to it with shipping charges prepaid and which will be disclosed as defective upon examination by the manufacturer.
Page 32 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 equipment not manufactured, installed, secured or Toll F ree Number: 800-569-7697 maintained by Pinnacle Systems, Inc. Direct Number: 412-262-3950 We cannot and do not accept responsibility for any Fax: 412-262- 4055 overall system performance when factors, such as these, are beyond our control.

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