Safety Elements - Lonza PyroTec PRO Hardware User Manual

5.3.4 Safety Elements

Front Safety The front safety panel is secured in closed position with the door locks. Two gas springs fa-
Panel cilitate the opening of the panel.
Functions of The standard front safety panel has the following function:
Safety Panel
Restrict access to moving parts (moving parts, mechanical hazards)
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• Protection from spilling sample or reagent
Functions of Front Safety Panel With Adjustable Access Window (Option)
Safety Panel The front safety panel with adjustable access window has the following functions:
• Prevent direct access to moving parts (moving parts, mechanical hazards)
• Protection from spilling sample or reagent
How do the Door Locks
Door Locks The door locks actively lock the front safety panel during operation of the PyroTec™ PRO.
Work?
This is achieved with a software command from the application software.
Application The application software is programmed in such a way that
Software
• If the safety panel is open, the process cannot be started.
• The door locks can only be unlocked when the process is stopped or in pause mode.
The figure shows the door locks in connection with the standard and closed safety panel:
The door locks consist of a locking device (A) with an electromagnetic actuator on each
side of the worktable and a catch (B), which is mounted to the safety panel. A switch in the
locking device monitors if the safety panel is open or closed.
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B
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