Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner
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In the United States, the functions that the Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner is intended to perform are regulated by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Outside of the United States, these functions are regulated by other
agencies, organizations, and governments. Whether or not any particular Safety Laser Scanner installation meets all applicable
requirements depends upon factors that are beyond the control of Banner Engineering Corp. These factors include the way in
which the Safety Laser Scanner is applied, installed, wired, operated, and maintained.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser
and user to apply
this
Safety Laser Scanner
in full
compliance with all relevant applicable regulations and standards.
The Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner can guard against accidents only when it is properly installed and integrated into
the machine, properly operated, and properly maintained. Banner Engineering Corp. has attempted to provide complete
application, installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. In addition, please direct any questions regarding application or
use of the Scanner to the factory applications department at the telephone number or addresses shown on the back cover.
In addition to OSHA regulations, several other organizations provide information about the use of safeguarding devices. Refer to
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Robotics Industries Association (RIA), the Association for Manufacturing
Technology (AMT), and others. Banner Engineering Corp. makes no claim regarding a specific recommendation of any
organization, the accuracy or effectiveness of any information provided, or the appropriateness of the provided information for a
specific application.
The user has the responsibility to ensure that all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, and regulations relating to
the use of this safeguarding system in any particular application are satisfied. Extreme care is urged to ensure that all
legal requirements are met and that all installation and maintenance instructions contained in this manual are followed.
Safety Standards Applicable to Use of the Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner
See inside back cover for information pertaining to
applicable U.S., European and International standards, and where to acquire copies.
About this Document
The information for applying and configuring the Banner AG4 Safety Laser Scanner (the Scanner) is covered in several documents to make
accessing information easier. The documents and configuration program for the Scanner are on the CD that comes with the product.
Document Title
Document Content
Source
User Reference Guide
General product information and diagnostic
reference table.
P/N 145034, Included with the product in print and on CD-ROM
AG4soft Program
AG4 configuration and diagnostic software
Included with the product on CD-ROM
AG4 Product Manual
(this document)
AG4 operation capabilities, functions, applications,
for the machine designer
P/N 144924, Included with the product on CD-ROM
AG4soft Software Manual
AG4 software instructions:
How to: Configure operational settings,
Access diagnostic information
Manage configuration files
P/N 144923, Included with the product on CD-ROM
AG4 System Checkout Cards
Instructions for daily or twice-yearly checkout of
Scanner installation
Checkout cards are within this document, to be printed as
needed and posted near the equipment being guarded
The current software version and all PDF documents can be downloaded from the Banner website
http://www.bannerengineering.com
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P/N 144924 05/2009
Product Manual