Safety Information; General Safety Notes; Correct Use; Inappropriate Use - SICK deTec4 Core Vibes Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety information

2.1

General safety notes

2.2

Correct use

2.3

Inappropriate use

2.4

Requirements for the qualification of personnel

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Subject to change without notice
DANGER
If the safety component is integrated incorrectly, the dangerous state may be ended to
late.
Plan the integration of the safety component in accordance with the machine
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requirements, see "Project planning", page
The deTec4 Core Vibes safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device
(ESPE) and is suitable for the following applications:
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Hazardous point protection
•
Access protection
•
Hazardous area protection
The deTec4 Core Vibes safety light curtain must only be used within the limits of the
prescribed and specified technical data and operating conditions at all times.
Any instance of improper use, incorrect modification, or manipulation of the deTec4
Core Vibes safety light curtain shall void any warranty provided by SICK AG; further‐
more, SICK AG shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any resulting damage
and consequential damage.
The safety light curtain works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide pro‐
tection from parts thrown out nor from emitted radiation. Transparent objects are not
detected.
Among others, the deTec4 Core Vibes safety light curtain is not suitable for the follow‐
ing applications:
• Outdoors
• Underwater
• In explosion-hazardous areas
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At altitudes over 3,000 m above sea level
•
In environments with increased levels of ionizing radiation
The safety light curtain must be configured, installed, connected, commissioned and
serviced only by qualified safety personnel.
Project planning
For project planning, a person is considered competent when he/she has expertise and
experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines and is familiar
with the relevant technical rules and national work safety regulations.
Mechanical mounting
For mechanical mounting, a person is considered competent when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the appli‐
cation of the protective device on the machine that he/she can assess its operational
safety status.
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