Example Automatic Production Line - Datalogic UniQ 1150-1X41 Product Reference Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13849-1:2008

Example automatic production line

In this case the Protective Housing may have a guard capable of being opened or
removed, typically only for service operation (frequency: seldom or occasional):
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Since the frequency is LOW (F1) and the removal of the guard is intentional, the MINI-
MUM REQUIREMENT as per IEC13849-1 is PLc.
Target: PLr = c
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Guard opening should only be possible with the aid of a tool.
Guard interlock is connected as input of a safety logic (e.g. safety PLC) and UniQ™
interlock system as output/input of that PLC.
Warning label for access panel according EN60825-1 must be applied.
INSPECTION
GUARD
DANGER
Severity of injury (S)
S1 Slight (normally reversible injury)
S2 Serious (normally irreversible injury or death)
Frequency and/or exposure time to hazard (F)
F1 Seldom to less often and/or exposure time is short
F2 Frequent to continuous and/or exposure time is long
Possibility of avoiding hazard or limiting harm (P)
P1 Possible under specific conditions
P2 Scarcely possible