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Operating instructions
Safety light grids
SLG440
EN
1.4 Appropriate use
The products described in these operating instructions are developed to
execute safety-related functions as part of an entire plant or machine It
is the responsibility of the manufacturer of a machine or plant to ensure
the correct functionality of the entire machine or plant
The safety switchgear must be exclusively used in accordance with the
versions listed below or for the applications authorised by the manufac-
turer Detailed information regarding the range of applications can be
found in the chapter "Product description"
1.5 General safety instructions
The user must observe the safety instructions in this operating instruc-
tions manual, the country-specific installation standards as well as all
prevailing safety regulations and accident prevention rules
Further technical information can be found in the Schmersal
catalogues or in the online catalogue on the Internet:
wwwschmersalnet
The information contained in this operating instructions manual is pro-
vided without liability and is subject to technical modifications
The entire concept of the control system, in which the
safety component is integrated, must be validated to
EN ISO 13849-2
There are no residual risks, provided that the safety instructions as well
as the instructions regarding mounting, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are observed
Additional measures could be required to ensure that the system does
not present a dangerous breakdown, when other forms of light beams
are available in a special application (eg use of wireless control devices
on cranes, radiation of welding sparks or effects of stroboscopic lights)
1.6 Warning about misuse
In case of improper use or manipulation of the safety switch-
gear, personal hazards or damages to machinery or plant
components cannot be excluded when safety switchgear
is used The relevant requirements of the standards
EN ISO 13855 & EN ISO 13857 must be observed.
Only if the information described in this operating instructions
manual are realised correctly, the safety function and therefore
the compliance with the Machinery Directive is maintained
1.7 Exclusion of liability
We shall accept no liability for damages and malfunctions resulting from
defective mounting or failure to comply with this operating instructions
manual The manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages result-
ing from the use of unauthorised spare parts or accessories
For safety reasons, invasive work on the device as well as arbitrary re-
pairs, conversions and modifications to the device are strictly forbidden;
the manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages resulting from
such invasive work, arbitrary repairs, conversions and/or modifications
to the device
2. Product description
2.1 Destination and use
The SLG440 is a non-contact, self-testing safety guard, which is used
for the protection of hazardous points, hazardous areas and machine
accesses If one or more light beams are interrupted, the hazardous
movement must be stopped
The user must evaluate and design the safety chain in
accordance with the relevant standards and the required
safety level
2.2 Ordering code
This operating instructions manual applies to the following types:
SLG440-ER-
➀
-
➁
No.
Option
Description
➀
Distance between outermost beams:
0500-02
500 mm, 2-beam
0800-03
800 mm, 3-beam
0900-04
900 mm, 4-beam
➁
01
Integrated status indication*, range 03 … 12 m
H1
Integrated status indication*, range 30 … 20 m
* = integrated status indication (option)
2.3 Special versions
For special versions, which are not listed in the order code, these
specifications apply accordingly, provided that they correspond to the
standard version
2.4 Scope of delivery and accessories
2.4.1 Accessories included in delivery
Mounting kit MS-1100
The kit comprises 4 rotating mounting angles and 8 mounting screws
for fixing to the end caps
2.4.2 Optional accessories
Centre support MS-1110
Consisting of 2 steel brackets and 4 spacers
Connecting cable for transmitter
Item No
Designation Description
Length
101207741
KA-0804
Female connector M12, 4-pole
5 m
101207742
KA-0805
Female connector M12, 4-pole
10 m
101207743
KA-0808
Female connector M12, 4-pole
20 m
Connecting cable for Receiver
Item No
Designation Description
Length
101207728
KA-0904
Female connector M12, 8-pole
5 m
101207729
KA-0905
Female connector M12, 8-pole
10 m
101207730
KA-0908
Female connector M12, 8-pole
20 m
Adapter cable for parameter setting
Item No
Designation Description
Length
101217615
KA-0974
Y-distributor with
command device
1 m
Test rod PLS
The test rod is used for testing the protection field
