Handling Precautions - Panasonic PM-25 Series Manual

U-shaped micro-photosensor
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1.1 Safety Precautions
The PM-□25 / PM-□45 conforms to the international standard ISO 13849-1 (Category 1, PLc)
and can be used as a detection device to indirectly protect the human body.
This manual explains important rules that must be observed to prevent personal injury and prop-
erty damage.
■ The hazards that may occur if the product is used incorrectly are described and clas-
sified by level of harm.
WARNING
● Do not use this product for an application where it directly detects the human body. Otherwise,
there is a risk of death or serious injury.
● When the human body needs to be detected for safety application, use products that conform to the
laws and standards related to human body detection for safety application in each country, such as
OSHA, ANSI, and IEC.

1.2 Handling Precautions

■ In this manual, the following symbols are used to indicate safety information that must
be observed.
Indicates an action that must be taken.
Specifications
● Before using this device, be sure to confirm the standards / regulations applied in the rele-
vant nation and region.
● Since parts or all of a human body may not be detected, use this product solely for indirect
protection methods only.
● Objects within the deadband region or outside of the detection area, and transparent objects
cannot be detected.
Usage environment
● Since the sensor is intended for use inside machines, no special countermeasures have
been taken against extraneous light. Please take care that extraneous light is not directly in-
cident on the beam receiving section.
Power supply
● Be sure to use a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) power supply unit with this device.
Wiring
● All electrical wiring should conform to the regional electrical regulations and laws. The wiring
should be done by engineer(s) having the special electrical knowledge.
● Power supply and output wires for connecting to this device should be 0.3 mm
with a total length of less than 30 m.
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Always observe
Risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
2
or greater
WUME-PMSAFETY-1

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