Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner
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P/N 144924 05/2009
Product Manual
7
Safety System Testing
7.1
Prescribed Test Schedule
In accordance with IEC TS62046 and national regulations, such as EU Directive 89/655 EEC, for example, tests are prescribed in the following
situations:
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Before each work shift machine start-up
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Following machine modifications
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After long machine standstill
•
After a Scanner configuration changes
7.2
Initial Periodic Operation Check
Requirements:
•
The AG4 has been configured with the configuration software.
•
Interface X1 of the Scanner is connected to the control system or safety switching device.
•
Protective housing (cap) is attached to interface X2.
WARNING . . . BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE MACHINE
Verify that the guarded area is clear of personnel and unwanted materials (such as tools) before applying power to the
guarded machine.
Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury or death.
WARNING . . . DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY
If all of these checks cannot be verified, do not attempt to use or operate the machine until the defect or problem has
been corrected. Attempts to use the guarded machine under such conditions could result in serious bodily injury or
death.
WARNING . . . UNPREDICTABLE MACHINE STARTUP
There is a risk of unpredictable machine behavior at the initial start up of the machine. The Qualified Person must
take precautions to ensure that no one is in or near the hazardous area during these safety system tests.
1.
Start the machine.
2.
If the
start interlock
function is activated: press the start/restart button.
or
If the start test function is activated:
place an object in the protective field and remove it.
3.
The machine then starts automatically.