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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the F3SL Series Safety Light Curtain.
Always heed the following points when using the F3SL:
• Make sure that personnel operating the F3SL are knowledgeable about the machine on which it is installed
• Read this manual completely and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to
operate the F3SL
• Keep the manual in a secure and convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
(1) The F3SL has not received the type approval provided by Article 44-2 of the Industrial Safety and Health
Law of Japan. Therefore, it cannot be used in Japan as a safety device for pressing or shearing machines
provided by article 42 of that law.
(2) F3SL an equipment conforming to ESPE (Electro Sensitive Protective Equipment) specified in the 1st
Clause of Safety Component, Annex IV B in the EU (European Union) Machinery Directive. F3SL also con-
forms to the following overseas regulations and standards.
EU regulations and technical standards:
- Machinery Directive: No. 98/37/EC
- EMC Directive: No. 89/336/EEC
- EN 61496-1(06/98) (Type4 ESPE)
IEC standard
- IEC 61496-2(11/97) (Type 4 AOPD)
(3) F3SL has been received the following certification from EU authorized institutions.
"EC Type Approval (TYPE 4 ESPE)" in accordance with the Machinery Directive, from TÜV Rheinland.
If you use the F3SL under the condition or environment shown below, be sure to use it by leaving a mar-
gin for each rating and function and taking system safety into consideration.
(1) Use of the F3SL under any condition or environment not described in this manual.
(2) Use of the F3SL for devices and facilities requiring special safety (e.g., nuclear control, railway, aerospace,
automobile, combustion facility, medical system, space development, and large-scale amusement machin-
ery).
General conventions for safe use
The following conventions are used for precautionary items in this manual in order to ensure safe and proper
use of the F3SL. Items listed here are critical for safety and must be heeded at all times.
WARNING
Regulations and Standards
Notice
Precaution on Safety
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates prohibited actions.
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