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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S flexLock Safety locking device...
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Original document This document is an original document of SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Orientation of the safety switch............... Mounting several safety switches............8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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13.1 Conformities and certificates..............13.1.1 EU declaration of conformity........... O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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UK declaration of conformity..........13.1.3 FCC and IC radio approval............8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Indicates a situation presenting imminent danger, which will lead to death or serious injuries if not prevented. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
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✓ The tick denotes the results of an action. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
The safety locking device is not suitable, among other things, for the following ambient conditions: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
• knowledge of the applicable regulations and standards 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
The movable physical guard is held closed. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
• A valid signal is present at the inputs In1 and In2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Each time a new actuator is taught-in, the previous actuator becomes invalid. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Mount the escape release so that actuation can only take place from inside of protected area (hazardous area). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Escape release 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Alignment of actuator to mounting surface Straight Angled Rotatable and spring-loaded actuator O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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0.5 mm Max. offset angle about the X-axis 2.5° 0° 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
The safety locking device can be actuated horizontally within a 180° radius with infinite adjustment. 180° Figure 4: Possible actuating directions O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
This enables the maximum wall thickness to be increased to 64 mm or 94 mm. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Figure 8: No potential difference between the load and safety component 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Thorough check during commissioning and modifications • Regular thorough check 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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For safety switches with taught-in actuators: The actuators used are taught-in actuators. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Connect the safety switch to the fixed part of the movable physical guard. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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The safety switch can be mounted on an aluminum profile using the optional mounting bracket. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
Apply an at least medium-strength, material-bonded screw adhesive. Close mounting holes with protective caps. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Mount the safety switch using 4 × M5 screws. Screw on the red button of the escape release. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
A movable physical guard is opened. • Error on a safety locking device 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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Locking function input Applies to the extension cables recommended as accessories. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
3 seconds. The individual steps are indicated via the LEDs. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Yellow (4 Hz) Actuator was successfully taught-in Green (4 Hz) o Ö Ö O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Power to lock variant: 24 V DC • Power to release variant: 0 V DC 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
This can, for example, prevent an unintended restart of the machine. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
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The movable physical guard can no longer be closed. Figure 18: Preventing closing with a lock. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Carry out the checks specified in the test plan of the manufacturer of the machine ► and the operating entity. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Locking signal active, locking function activated. Green Yellow Error when closing or opening. OÖ 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Unlock Not rele‐ No actuator detected. vant requested. vant O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
(1 Hz) (1 Hz) Disconnect and restore the volt‐ age supply. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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Check cable for ► damage. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
SICK will be glad to help you dispose of these devices on request. 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
40 °C and 2,000 m above sea per hour) –8 level (mission time) 20 years (ISO 13849-1) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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≤ 2 V DC Input current for ON state (HIGH) ≤ 5 mA 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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30 g, 11 ms (EN 60068-2-27) In accordance with IEC/EN 61326-3-1, IEC/EN 60947-5-2, IEC/EN 60947-5-3 and EN 300330 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Safety switch dimensional drawings Figure 19: Safety switch dimensional drawings 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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M 12 x1 Figure 21: Dimensional drawings for safety switch with auxiliary release, with escape release O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
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Figure 22: Dimensional drawings for safety switch without auxiliary release, with escape release Number of extension pieces 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
Figure 23: Flexible actuators dimensional drawings ø5,4 ø9 Figure 24: Rigid actuators dimensional drawings O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Figure 26: Dimensional drawing for FXL1-XMS3 mounting plate for safety locking device 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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ø M5 Figure 28: Dimensional drawing for FXL1-XMA1 mounting plate for actuator O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Dimensional drawings for extension pieces Figure 29: Dimensional drawing for extension piece 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK...
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8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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ANNEX O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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ANNEX 8020562/1PT1/2024-10-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | flexLock Subject to change without notice...
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