Safety Sensor User Manual User Manual
4 Rockwell Automation Publication 10000202762 Ver 00 - January 2012
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Scope
This document is an original document.
Notes These operating instructions are only applicable to the SC300 safety sensor system with
the following entry on the type label in the field Operating Instructions: 10000202762
Ver00.
Abbreviations used
ANSI American National Standards Institute
EDM External device monitoring
ESPE Electro-sensitive protective equipment (e.g. SC300)
LED Light Emitting Diode
OSSD Output signal switching device = signal output from the protective device to the
controller that is used to stop the dangerous movement
SC300 Short code for the SC300 safety sensor system
Symbols used
Recommendation Recommendations are designed to give you some assistance in your decision-making
process with respect to a certain function or a technical measure.
Note Refer to notes for special features of the device.
LED symbols describe the status of an LED. Examples:
The LED is off.
The LED is illuminated constantly.
The LED flashes evenly (0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds off ).
The LED goes off briefly (0.9 seconds on, 0.1 seconds off, …).
The LED flashes with a short duty cycle (0.9 seconds off, 0.1 seconds on, …).
In combination with the LED symbols, these symbols identify which LED is described:
The LED “Stop” (OSSDs switched off ) is illuminated constantly.
The LED “Warning” flashes.
The LED “OK” (OSSDs switched on) is off.
Take action … Instructions for taking action are shown by an arrow. Read carefully and follow the
instructions for action.
Attention
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ATTENTION
Potentially hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, might
lead to serious or deadly injury.
Failure to observe may result in dangerous operation.