BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual BeamSafe II Single Beam Safety Control Table of Contents Section 1— Significant Features and Requirements ..... . . page 2 Section 2—...
I G N I F I C A N T E A T U R E S A N D E Q U I R E M E N T S BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual IGNIFICANT EATURES EQUIREMENTS 1.1.
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BeamSafe II is functioning properly. • The OMRON STI test procedures must be performed after any maintenance is performed on the machine controls or the BeamSafe II. The test procedure is contained in this manual.
H E O R Y O F P E R A T I O N BeamSafe II System Specifications BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual HEORY OF PERATION 2.1. B II S E A M A F E Y S T E M P E C I F I C A T I O N S The BeamSafe II is a long-range, single-beam infrared safety control designed for perimeter and access guarding.
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H E O R Y O F P E R A T I O N BeamSafe II System Specifications BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Output: Relay Output Version: Two relays with force-guided contacts, NO, rated 4 amps at 115 VAC, (2 amps inductive, with inductive load rating at Power Factor > 0.3);...
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H E O R Y O F P E R A T I O N BeamSafe II System Specifications BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual BeamSafe II, Relay Output Version Standard size, Unit Length Dimensions 9.44 6.31 7.05 BS2RAC 178.9 160.1 239.6 7.79...
E S C R I P T I O N O F O N T R O L S Access to Controls BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual ESCRIPTION OF ONTROLS 3.1. A C C E S S T O O N T R O L S All switches and terminal blocks located on internal printed circuit assemblies (PCA) are accessed by removing the four captive screws which hold the...
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E S C R I P T I O N O F O N T R O L S Access to Controls BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual • Amber: Signal Strength. For use as an alignment aid. Status interpreted as follows: Steady on: Strong Signal Strength Flashing: Weak Signal Strength...
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E S C R I P T I O N O F O N T R O L S Access to Controls BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 3.1.5 AFETY UTPUTS ELAY ERSION For safety, redundant relays with force-guided contacts are provided. One offers only a NO contact while the other offers both a NO and a NC contact.
4.1.1 ESPONSIBILITY The user has the responsibility to perform all maintenance as required by OMRON STI on the BeamSafe II and to insure that the guarded machine is properly tested, guarded, and inspected as specified by its manufacturer.
N S T A L L A T I O N Perimeter Guarding Special Requirements BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 5. Make proper electrical and control connections. 6. Apply power and align 7. Test BeamSafe II for proper operation. See Checkout and Test Procedure Logs in Appendix A 4.3.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Minimum Safe Mounting Distance and Mounting BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Where the risk assessment allows a single height beam to be used alone then the minimum distance shall be calculated using the following formula: S = (K x T) + C Where: S = the minimum distance from the danger zone to the detection point, line,...
N S T A L L A T I O N Switch Settings BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual When multiple single beams are employed, the following table presents beam mounting heights which have been found to be practical in application: Table 4-1 Practical Beam Mounting Heights Heights above reference place, such as floor Number of Beams...
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N S T A L L A T I O N Switch Settings BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Code # Transmitter Dip Switch Receiver Dip Switch Position 4.5.2 PERATING WITCHES Operating modes are described on page A-8. Positions 1 & 2 on SW1 and SW2 in the receiver are used to set the operation mode.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Switch Settings BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual When determining which operating mode to select, it may be helpful to consult the function flow charts which follow. START/RESTART INTERLOCK FUNCTION Indicators Output Relay Normally Open...
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N S T A L L A T I O N Switch Settings BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual START INTERLOCK MODE FUNCTION Indicators Output Relay Normally Open Solid-State Interlock Align Contact Output Stop Safety Output BeamSafe Status Green Yellow Amber A &...
For ease of connection and servicing, OMRON STI recommends the use of 18 AWG wire when connecting the BeamSafe II to a machine control system.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Electrical Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual version) and J3 (DC version) at the bottom of the board. The printed circuit boards are labeled for proper connection. 4.6.2 ECEIVER LECTRICAL AND ONTROL...
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50 mA. A load resistor, 1 K ohm, 1 watt (provided in hardware kit, STI part no. 46307) must be installed between the output and output return at the destination point of the solid-state output.
(100 to 230 VAC ± 10%). A spare fuse is supplied in the hardware kit. To order additional fuses use OMRON STI part number 51009 for 1.25 Amp fuse and part number 51512-0340 for 0.5 Amp fuse.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Machine Control Circuit Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Preferred Method – Two Normally Open Contacts AC Voltage Connections 100 to230 VAC ± 10% Check Unit for Proper Voltage Requirements L2 or N before powering Up Unit.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Machine Control Circuit Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 4.7.3 REFERRED ONNECTION ETHOD (Relay Output & Solid State Output Version) The following connection scheme uses both output relays to control the machine. This is the preferred wiring method for all applications.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Machine Control Circuit Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Preferred Method – Two Normally Open Contacts DC Voltage Connections (Solid State Output Model) 24 Volt DC Check Unit for Proper Voltage Requirements before powering Up Unit.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Machine Control Circuit Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Preferred Method – Two Normally Open Contacts 24 VDC Voltage Connections Check Unit for Proper Voltage Requirements before powering Up Unit. Earth/Ground Output A Arc Suppressor...
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N S T A L L A T I O N Machine Control Circuit Connections BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Normally Open/Normally Closed Connection Diagram (AC model terminal contact shown) Check Unit for Proper Voltage Requirements See figure 3.5 or 3.6 for before powering Up Unit.
N S T A L L A T I O N Physical Mounting BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 4.8. P H Y S I C A L O U N T I N G II U 4.8.1 NSTALLATION OF ULTIPLE NITS Transmitter...
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N S T A L L A T I O N Physical Mounting BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 4.8.2 EFLECTIVE URFACE NTERFERENCE Reflective surfaces (e.g. shiny metal, glossy paint, foil, plastic) near the infrared beam can create two paths to the receiver. Install a BeamSafe II system so that there are no reflective surfaces within the beam angle of the transmitter and receiver.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Physical Mounting BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Approach direction Beam Angle, a Interruption Central beam Light beam interrupted Transmitter Receiver Reflection Reflective Surface Perimeter of danger area Unsafe Figure 4-12 Example of mounting The interruption of the beam is not detected because of reflection.
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N S T A L L A T I O N Physical Mounting BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 4.8.3 RACKET OUNTING OINTS The bracket included with the BeamSafe II is designed to offer a wide range of mounting options and can be attached either to the bottom of the transmitter and receiver (allowing the widest range of adjustment) or directly to the back cover of either unit.
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A I N T E N A N C E A N D A R R A N T Y BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 4.8.4 LIGNMENT Two aids have been provided on the BeamSafe II to assist with long-range...
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5.3. W A R R A N T Y OMRON STI warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship and will, without charge, replace or repair any equipment found defective upon inspection at its factory, provided the equipment has been returned, transportation prepaid, within one year from date of installation and not to exceed 18 months from date of factory shipment.
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OMRON STI offers product repair service at our factory. For repairs please contact our Customer Service Department. 5.3.3 ETURNS Whenever you return a product to OMRON STI (even if the product is in warranty) please contact our Customer Service Department and request a Returned Goods Authorization number. Documentation Criteria 5.3.4...
C C E S S O R I E S Accessories BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual CCESSORIES 6.1. A C C E S S O R I E S Table 6-1 Accessories for BeamSafe II Model Number Part Number Description MIRW-04FG 41030-0040...
A p p e n d i x A — T E S T R O C E D U R E S Tests To Perform BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual A —T PPENDIX ROCEDURES A.1.T E S T S E R F O R M The following tests must be performed at installation and after any maintenance, adjustment, repair or modification to the BeamSafe II or the machine.
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— T E S T R O C E D U R E S Tests To Perform BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual 6. Start the machine. While the machine is in motion, ❏ Pass interrupt the sensing beam with a test object. The machine ❏...
A p p e n d i x B — C H E C K O U T R O C E D U R E Checkout Procedure Log BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual B —C PPENDIX HECKOUT ROCEDURE B.1.C H E C K O U T R O C E D U R E...
— C H E C K O U T R O C E D U R E Checkout Procedure Log BeamSafe II Installation and Operation Manual Machine Identification:_______________________________________________Date:________________ 1. Verify the guarded machine is compatible with the type of ❏ Pass machine which may be used with a BeamSafe II.
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