Safety; Areas Of Use Of The Device; Intended Use Of The Device - SICK FGS 300 Instrucciones De Operación

Operating Instructions
FGS
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Safety

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Safety
The devices can only perform their safety function, if they are
used correctly and integrated into the process in a failsafe
way.
The FGS safety light curtain meets the requirements of type
4 devices as laid down in EN 50 100.
2.1

Areas of use of the device

FGS safety light curtains are non-contact safety devices with a
resolution of 14 or 30 mm, depending on type. They are fitted
on machinery and plant to provide protection to personnel.
Devices with 14 mm resolution are suitable for use as
hazardous area guards with finger protection. Devices with 30
mm resolution are suitable for use as hazardous area guards
with hand protection.
2.2

Intended use of the device

The FGS safety light curtain is an optoelectronic safety device
which detects personnel and their limbs. Objects of 14 or 30
mm diameter – depending on device type –
interrupt at least one beam of light and so are detected.
An optoelectronic safety device cannot protect against parts
which are thrown out of the plant or against radiation. Trans-
parent objects are not detected.
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