Functions
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Functions
An overview of features and functions of the safety sensor can be found in chapter “Device description”
(see chapter 3.1 "Device overview of the MLC family").
For an overview of the SPG functions see chapter 4 "Smart Process Gating".
The following general functions of the MLC safety light curtains are available in all SPG operating modes:
• Start/restart interlock (RES)
• Transmission channel changeover
• Operating range selection
• Signal output
• Blanking
• MaxiScan
5.1
Start/restart interlock RES
After accessing the protective field, the start/restart interlock ensures that the safety sensor remains in the
OFF state after the protective field has been cleared. It prevents automatic release of the safety circuits
and automatic start-up of the system, e.g. if the protective field is again clear or if an interruption in the volt-
age supply is restored.
NOTICE
For access guarding, the start/restart interlock function is mandatory. The protective device may
only be operated without start/restart interlock in certain exceptional cases and under certain
conditions acc. to ISO 12100.
Using start/restart interlock
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Select the desired operating mode (see chapter 8 "Electrical connection").
The start/restart interlock function is automatically activated.
Switching the safety sensor back on after shutting down (OFF state):
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Press the reset button (press/release between 0.15 s and 4 s)
NOTICE
The reset button must be located outside the danger zone in a safe place and give the operator
a good view of the danger zone so that he/she can check whether anyone is located in it (ac-
cording to IEC 62046) before pressing the reset button.
DANGER
Risk of death if start/restart is operated unintentionally!
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Ensure that the reset button for unlocking the start/restart interlock cannot be reached from
the danger zone.
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Before unlocking the start/restart interlock, make certain that no people are in the danger
zone.
After the reset button has been actuated, the safety sensor switches to the ON state.