Checkout And Test Procedures; Checkout Procedure; Test Procedure; Using The Test Object - Omron F3SL Instruction Manual

F3sl series safety light curtain

Table of Contents

11 Checkout and Test Procedures

Once the F3SL system has been configured, mounted, aligned and properly connected to the machine control

system, the initial Checkout Procedure detailed in Appendix A must be performed by qualified personnel. A copy

of the checkout results should be kept with the machine records.

The tests outlined in the Test Procedure in Appendix B must be performed at installation, according to the

employer's regular inspection program and after any maintenance, tooling change, set up, adjustment, or

modification to the F3SL system or the guarded machine. Where a guarded machine is used by multiple

operators or shifts, it is suggested that the test procedure be performed at each shift or operation change.

Testing ensures that the light curtain and the machine control system work properly to stop the machine.

Failure to test properly could result in serious injury to personnel.

The Test Procedure must be performed by qualified personnel. To test the F3SL system with Exact Channel

Select and Floating Blanking disabled, use the OMRON-supplied test object. For applications where Exact

Channel Select or Floating Blanking are enabled, see Table 5-4 to determine the proper size test object.

When using the test object, guide it through the detection zone as shown below.

Accumulation of oil, dirt and grease on the front filter of the F3SL emitter and receiver can effect the system op-

eration. Clean filters with a mild detergent or glass cleaner. Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Painted F3SL sur-

faces may be cleaned with a mild de-greasing cleaner or detergent.

WARNING

Figure 11-1 Test Object Pattern

11-1 Checkout Procedure

Table of Contents