Omron F3SN-A Series Instruction Manual page 2

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the F3SN-A Series Safety Light Curtain (hereinafter referred to as "the
F3SN-A").
This is the Instruction Manual describing the use of the F3SN-A.
Always heed the following points when using the F3SN-A:
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1. Application of sensor alone can not receive type approval provided by Article 44-2 of the Labour Safety and
Health Law of Japan. It is necessary to apply with system. Therefore, when using the F3SN-A in Japan as
a safety system for pressing or shearing machines provided by article 42 of that law, the system must
receive type approval.
2. (1) The F3SN-A is electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) in accordance with European Union (EU)
Machinery Directive Annex IV, B, Safety Components, Item 1.
(2) The F3SN-A complies with the following regulations and standards:
1. EU regulations
2. European standard: EN61496-1 (TYPE 4 ESPE), prEN61496-2(TYPE 4 AOPD)
3. International standard: IEC61496-1 (TYPE 4 ESPE), IEC61496-2 (TYPE 4 AOPD)
4. North American standard: UL61496-1 (TYPE 4 ESPE), UL61496-2 (TYPE 4 AOPD) ,UL1998, UL508
5. JIS standard: JIS B 9704-1 (TYPE 4 ESPE), JIS B 9704-2 (TYPE 4 AOPD)
(3) The F3SN-A received the following approvals from the EU accredited body DEMKO A/S:
(4) The F3SN-A received the following approvals from the Third Party Assessment Body UL:
(5) The F3SN-A received the following approvals from the BG test and certification body BG-PRÜFZERT:
3. The F3SN-A is designed according to the following standards. To make sure that the final system complies
with the following standards and regulations, you are asked to design and use it as provided by any other
related standards, laws, and regulations.
Consult UL or other standardization bodies if you have any questions.
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Read this manual thoroughly and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to operate the F3SN-A.
It is assumed that the F3SN-A will be used properly according to the installation environment,
performance and function of the machine. Qualified personnel should conduct risk assessment on
the machine and determine the suitability of this product before installation.
Make sure that the personnel operating the F3SN-A are knowledgeable about its' operation and the
machine on which it is installed.
Keep the manual in a secure and convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
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Machinery Directive:
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EMC Directive:
CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 14, CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 0.8
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EC Type-Examination in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive
TYPE 4 ESPE (EN61496-1), TYPE 4 AOPD (prEN61496-2)
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Certificate of a Competent Body for EMC
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DEMKO Type Approval
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Certificate of UL listing for US and Canadian safety standards
Both of which are: TYPE 4 ESPE (UL61496-1), TYPE 4 AOPD (UL61496-2)
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BG Test and Certification Mark License
TYPE 4 ESPE (EN61496-1), TYPE 4 AOPD (prEN61496-2)
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European standards EN415-4, prEN691, EN692, prEN693
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Occupational safety and health standards OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212
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Occupational safety and health standards OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217
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American national standards ANSI B11.1~B11.19
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American national standard ANSI/RIA 15.06
Regulations and Standards
Directive 98/37/EC
Directive 89/336/EEC
TYPE 4 ESPE (EN61496-1), TYPE 4 AOPD (prEN61496-2)
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