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Information for Planning and Mounting
It is essential that the following key points be complied with so that the SIMATIC FS600
Laser Scanner can provide optimum performance:
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The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner must be placed so that areas of access to the
danger zone being monitored are completely covered by the detection zone.
•
The mounting position of the scanner should provide protection from humidity, dirt
and extreme temperatures below 0° C or over 50° C.
•
The mounting position must be selected in such a way as to minimize the possibility
of mechanical damage. Additional protective cover panels or safety bars must be
installed at exposed positions.
•
Reinforcements, cover panels, mounting niches, and other machine elements may
not in any way impair the field of view of the scanner.
•
If there are areas of shadow caused by fixed obstacles that were defined as part of
the detection zone boundary, these should be safeguarded (e.g. by safety grids) in
order to prevent people standing in them from being able to suddenly enter the
detection zone. This point must be taken into account in the hazard analysis of the
machine or system.
•
Be sure that there are no retro-reflectors or highly reflective surfaces made of metal
or ceramic in the area of the detection zone and at the height of the scanning plane.
Such objects can cause measurement errors.
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In order to ensure a consistent detection height at every point of the detection zone,
the scanner – and hence the scanning plane – must be placed parallel to reference
section.
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If the "Restart interlock" function is included, the restart button must ne located
outsidethe detection zone in a place that is visible from the entire danger area .
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If the scanner is used without a start interlock or startup test with automatic start/
restart, a startup warning (visual or acoustic) must be provided.
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The scanner must not be used as an aid for climbing. If there is is any risk, a
suitable diagonal protection (45°) should be set up.
Please comply with the safety notes in Chapter 3, Chapter 5.4.7 and 5.7.8.
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