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EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Safety Light Curtain
Product Manual
Original Instructions
p/n: 122452 Rev. K
01-Apr-25
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  • Page 1 EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Safety Light Curtain Product Manual Original Instructions p/n: 122452 Rev. K 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 2 5.5.2 Generic Wiring to FSDs (manual reset)............................45 5.5.3 Generic Wiring — Interface Module (2-Channel EDM, Manual Reset) ..................46 Chapter 6 System Operation ....................47 6.1 Security Protocol ....................................47 6.2 Reset Procedures....................................47 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 3 10.3 EZS Type 2 Replacement Parts ................................63 10.4 Disposal ....................................... 63 10.5 Manufacturing Date ..................................... 63 10.6 Documentation ....................................64 10.7 Contact Us......................................64 10.8 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty............................64 Index ............................65 Glossary ..........................67 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 4 Please direct any questions regarding the application or use of the device to Banner Engineering Corp.. For more information regarding U.S. and international institutions that provide safeguarding application and safeguarding device performance standards, see "Standards and Regulations"...
  • Page 5 EU/UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that these products are in conformity with the provisions of the listed directives and all essential health and safety requirements have been met. For the complete DoC, please go to www.bannerengineering.com.
  • Page 6 Standards and Regulations The list of standards below is included as a convenience for users of this Banner device. Inclusion of the standards below does not imply that the device complies specifically with any standard, other than those specified in the Specifications section of this manual.
  • Page 7 EN 60204-1 Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1: General Requirements IEC 61496 Electro-sensitive Protection Equipment IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IEC 60947-1 Low Voltage Switchgear – General Rules IEC 60947-5-1 Low Voltage Switchgear – Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices IEC 60947-5-5 Low Voltage Switchgear – Electrical Emergency Stop Device with Mechanical Latching Function IEC 61508 Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety-Related Systems IEC 62046 Safety of Machinery – Applications of Protective Equipment to Detect the Presence of Persons ISO 3691-4 Industrial Trucks – Safety Requirements and Verification, Part 4 Driverless Industrial trucks and their Systems 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 7 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 8 NOTE: This manual refers to an emitter and its receiver, and their cabling as "a System". Banner EZ-SCREEN Type 2 emitters and receivers provide a redundant, microprocessor-controlled, opposed-mode optoelectronic "curtain of light", or "light screen". EZ-SCREEN Type 2 typically is used for...
  • Page 9 In the event of an accumulation of undetected faults, a remote external test (or check) is required to maintain the safety function. Figure 1. Banner EZ-SCREEN Type 2: emitter, receiver, and two interconnecting cables Electrical connections are made through M12 quick-disconnect connectors. An optional connection that provides sensor interchangeability (or “swapability”) – the ability to install either sensor at either QD connection – is possible. Using a parallel ...
  • Page 10 The Banner EZ-SCREEN Type 2 is intended for lower-risk machine guarding and other safeguarding applications, as determined by a risk assessment. It is the user’s responsibility to verify whether the safeguarding is appropriate for the  application and is installed, as instructed by this manual, by a Qualified Person.
  • Page 11 All inputs and outputs are protected from short circuits to +24 Type 2 per IEC 61496-1, -2 V DC or DC common Category 2 PL c per EN ISO13849-1 Electrical Safety Class III (per IEC 61140: 1997) 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 11 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 12 "Emitter Reset" on Manual Reset (Latch Output) Models: Test/Restart/Reset page 53 Emitter: Green LED, Power ON Receiver: Two yellow alignment indicators (top and bottom), two status indicators (blocked and clear) page 12 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 13 The following are end cap and center bracket dimensions for brackets supplied with each EZ-SCREEN Type 2 emitter or receiver. All brackets have a thickness of 2.3 mm, and are black zinc plated with a chromate dip finish. Bracket mounting hardware is included. Normal measurement 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 13 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 14 USCMB-4 One bracket is included for sensors 600-900 mm long USCMB-5 Two brackets are included for sensors 1050-1350 mm long USCMB-6 Three brackets are included for sensors 1500 mm long page 14 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 15 While EN ISO 13849-1 generally applies to the machine level, IEC61496-1/-2 specifies requirements for the design, construction and testing for two levels or “types” of active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPDs) or light curtains (light  screens). “Type 2” and “Type 4” describe differing requirements to ensure that appropriate safety-related performance is  achieved. The appropriate type is dependent on the overall degree of risk reduction, as determined by the machine’s Risk  Assessment (see ISO 12100, ANSI B11.19, or other relevant standard). 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 15 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 16 " swapability"). Model CSB.. splitter cordsets and DEE2R.. double-ended cables facilitate interconnection between an EZ-SCREEN Type 2 receiver and emitter, providing a single "homerun" cable for optional swapable connections. page 16 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 17 This feature allows the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 system to monitor the status of external devices such as MPCEs. A normally closed and a normally open contact from each monitored device are wired in series-parallel to detect if one of the devices fails. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 17 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 18 EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Safety Light Curtain Product Manual Introduction 3.7.4 Status Indicators Status indicators on both the emitter and receiver are clearly visible on each sensor’s front panel. Figure 8. EZ-SCREEN Type 2 emitter and receiver status indicators TRIP Power Alignment Fault Status Status Blocked LED (red) Status Clear LED (green) page 18 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 19 EZ-SCREEN Type 2 sends a stop signal to the machine, causing it to stop by the time the object or person can reach any machine hazard point. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 19 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 20 100 mm Minimum Distances < 500 mm) 1600 mm/s (for Minimum ( 175 mm for non-industrial applications), regardless of Distances > 500 mm) calculated value page 20 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 21 0.336 (0.250 second specified by machine manufacturer; plus 20% safety factor; plus 20 ms interface module response time), plus 0.016 seconds (the specified LS2..30-600 response time) Substitute the numbers into the formula as follows: 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 21 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 22 Use of the Banner device for Access or Perimeter Guarding • Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death. • If a Banner device is installed in an application that results in a pass-through hazard (for example, perimeter guarding), either the Banner device or...
  • Page 23 However, this does not prevent unauthorized or inadvertent resets due to spare keys in the possession of others, or additional personnel entering the guarded area unnoticed. When considering where to locate the reset switch, follow the guidelines below. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 23 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 24 39) to verify these changes have eliminated the problem reflection(s). If the workpiece is especially reflective and comes close to the defined area, perform the trip test with the workpiece in place page 24 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 25 18 m (60 ft) 16.8 m (55 ft) 15.5 m (51 ft) 14.3 m (47 ft) 13.1 m (43 ft) See the specific mirror datasheet or www.bannerengineering.com for more information. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 25 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 26 Incorrectly orienting the system components impairs the performance of the system and results in incomplete guarding, which can result in serious injury or death. • Install the system components with their corresponding cable ends pointing in the same direction. page 26 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 27 In this situation, eliminate optical crosstalk by mounting these sensor pairs exactly in line with each other within one plane, or by adding a mechanical barrier between the pairs. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 27 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 28 When multiple systems are mounted closely together, or where a secondary emitter is in view (within ±5°) and within range of an adjacent receiver, a receiver can synchronize to the signal from the wrong emitter, reducing the safety function of the light curtain. page 28 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 29 Sensors 1500 mm (59 in) long are supplied with three center brackets that should be positioned with one center bracket in the center and two center brackets 1/3 of the sensor's length from each sensor end. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 29 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 30 Use a carpenter's level, a plumb bob, or the optional LAT-1 Laser Alignment Tool (see "Alignment Aids" on page or check the diagonal distances between the sensors, to achieve mechanical alignment. page 30 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 31 Both sensors are level/plumb (check both the Distance Z at the emitter and receiver are equal from side and face). • Defined area is square. Check diagonal measurements if possible (Diagonal A = Diagonal B). Figure 19. Vertical installations level level Level Surface 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 31 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 32 EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Safety Light Curtain Product Manual Mechanical Installation Figure 20. Verify the emitter and receiver are not tilted front-to-back or side-to-side page 32 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 33 (and may be required by code) to isolate emitter and receiver cables from high-voltage wires, avoid routing cables close to “noisy” wiring, and provide a good connection to earth ground. Sensor QD cabling and any interconnect wiring should meet the following specifications. The wires used should have an insulation temperature rating of at least 90 °C (194 °F). 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 33 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 34 A person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the subject matter and work. page 34 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 35 Ensure proper installation when the System is first installed • Ensure proper System function whenever any maintenance or modification is performed on the System or on the machinery that is guarded by the System. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 35 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 36 The sensor lenses should directly face each other. Proceed to "Conduct a Trip Test" on page 39 after optimum optical alignment is verified. page 36 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 37 For situations where alignment is difficult, use a LAT-1-LP Laser Alignment Tool to assist or confirm alignment by providing a visible red dot along the sensor’s optical axis. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 37 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 38 Safety Applications Note SA104 (p/n 57477) for more information. Figure 25. Optical alignment using the LAT-1 Figure 26. Corner Mirror Alignment Component 2 (Mirror) Component 3 (Mirror) Component 1 (Emitter) Component 4 (Receiver) page 38 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 39 Do not attempt to use the system if the system does not respond properly to the trip test. If mirrors are used in the application: Test the defined area on each leg of the sensing path (for example, between emitter to mirror and between mirror and receiver). 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 39 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 40 A person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the subject matter and work. page 40 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 41 • To ensure proper operation, the Banner device output parameters and machine input parameters must be considered when interfacing the Banner device OSSD outputs to machine inputs. Design machine control circuitry so that all of the following are true: The maximum load resistance value is not exceeded.
  • Page 42 If any area can not be observed from the reset switch location, additional supplemental guarding must be used: at minimum, visual and audible warnings of machine start-up. page 42 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 43 The operation of the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 with the guarded machine must be verified before the combined System and machine may be put into service. To do this, a Qualified Person must perform the Commissioning Checkout Procedure (see "Commissioning Checkout" on page 50). 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 43 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 44 Or (#3) n.c.* Or/Bk (#2) n.c.* NOTE: *Pins 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 are not connected or are connected in parallel to the same color wire from the receiver cable. page 44 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 45 "Single-Ended (Machine Interface) Cordsets" on page 56 for available cordsets. NOTE: Pins 2 and 3 are not connected, or are connected in parallel to the same color wire from the emitter cordset and properly terminated. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 45 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 46 Install any suppressors as shown across the coils of the machine primary control elements. Do not install suppressors directly across the output contacts of the safety or interface module. In such a configuration, it is possible for suppressors to fail as a short circuit. page 46 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 47 Resetting the Emitter In the rare occurrence that an emitter requires a reset, power the sensor down, then power it up. Emitter resets are needed only if a Lockout occurs. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 47 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 48 Bottom beam is blocked or misaligned; Bottom Alignment Amber models) clear sync beam possibly blocked 6.3.3 Emitter Indicators Power/Fault Indicator: Green LED indicates whether power is applied or a Fault condition exists. page 48 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 49 LEDs. See "Troubleshooting and Lockout Conditions" on page 53 for resolution of error/fault conditions. 6.4.3 Manual Reset Procedure Open the reset switch for at least 1/4 second, then close it. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 49 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 50 Results should be recorded and kept in the appropriate place (for example, near the machine, and/or in a technical file). Banner Engineering highly recommends performing the System checkouts as described. However, a Qualified Person (or team) should evaluate these generic recommendations, considering their specific application, and determine the appropriate frequency of checkouts.
  • Page 51 Remove electrical power to the EZ-SCREEN Type 2. Both OSSD outputs should immediately turn Off, and the machine must not be capable of starting until power is re-applied to the EZ-SCREEN Type 2. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 51 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 52 Do not continue operation until the entire checkout procedure is complete and all problems are corrected. page 52 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 53 A person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the subject matter and work. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 53 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 54 Check for Sources of Electrical Noise It is important that the light screen sensors have a good earth ground. Without this, the System can act like an antenna and random Trips and Lockouts can occur. page 54 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 55 EZ-SCREEN Type 2 System. It is good wiring practice (and may be required by code) to isolate EZ-SCREEN Type 2 wires from high-voltage wires. Use the Banner model BT-1 Beam Tracker Alignment Aid (see "Alignment Aids" on page 62) to detect electrical transient spikes and surges.
  • Page 56 "Splitter Cordsets" on page 57). The European M12 Specification pin assignment and color codes are listed for reference only. You must verify the suitability of these cables for each application. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 56 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 57 8 may be used to extend the lengths of the QD trunk, branch #1, or branch #2. Branch #1 and branch #2 cable sections are 300 mm/1 ft long. The model QDE-8..D single-ended cables may be used to extend the QD trunk for cut-to- length applications. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 57 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 58 Interface module, 3 normally open (N.O.) redundant-output 6 amp contacts, spring clamp terminals 208873 Interface module, 2 normally open (N.O.) redundant-output 6 amp contacts, plus 1 normally closed SR-IM-11A (N.C.) auxiliary contact, spring clamp terminals page 58 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 59 Provides clear, 360° indication of the of the EZ-SCREEN receiver's output status. Use with a CSB splitter cable and optional DEE2R double-ended cables. See datasheet p/n 121901 for more information. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 59 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 60 In addition to the included SMA-MBK-1 brackets, an EZA-MBK-2 adapter bracket kit is required for use with MSA Series stands; refer to the mounting bracket accessories list. • Brackets may be inverted from the positions shown, decreasing dimension L1 by 58 mm (2.3 in). page 60 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 61 "Bracket Dimensions" on page 13 for standard brackets. Contact the factory for more information. Order one USMB- or USCMB- bracket per sensor, two per pair. The mounting brackets may be inverted from the positions shown at left (flanges pointing “inward” instead of “outward,” as shown). When this is done,  dimension L1 decreases by 58 mm (2.3 inches). 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 61 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 62 Includes retroreflective target material and mounting clip. LSA-LAT-2 Replacement adaptor (clip) hardware for EZ-SCREEN Type 2 models LSA-LAT-1 Clip-on retroreflective LAT target BRT-THG-2-100 2 inch retroreflective tape, 100 ft BT-1 Beam Tracker page 62 of 70 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. 01-Apr-25 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 63 Contact Banner Engineering for troubleshooting of this device. Do not attempt any repairs to this Banner device; it contains no field-replaceable parts or components. If the device, device part, or device component is determined to be defective by a  Banner Applications Engineer, they will advise you of Banner's RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) procedure.  IMPORTANT: If instructed to return the device, pack it with care. Damage that occurs in return shipping is not covered by warranty. ...
  • Page 64 Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product.
  • Page 65 (FSD) routing corsets reset procedure reset switch location 47, hazards receiver indicators 48, reducing receiver reset reset 53, reflective surfaces receiver indicators orientation emitter power/fault 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 65 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 66 48, safety controller safety stop circuit single-channel control system reset 53, troubleshooting system response time lockout conditions suitable applications trip output 16, sensor swapability 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 66 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 67 (or status) of external devices that may be controlled by the safety device. A lockout of the safety device will result if an unsafe state is detected in the external device. External device(s) may include, but are not limited to: MPCEs, captive contact relays/contactors, and safety modules. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 67 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
  • Page 68 Component failure modes that produce either no effect or a Lockout condition are permitted; failures that cause an unsafe condition (a failure to danger) are not. Banner safety products are extensively FMEA tested.
  • Page 69 A test piece is an opaque object of sufficient size used to block a light beam to test the operation of a safety light curtain system. When inserted into the defined area and placed in front of a beam, the test piece causes the outputs to de-energize. 01-Apr-25 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. page 69 of 70 www.bannerengineering.com...
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