Operating Instructions

Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Scope......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Target groups of these operating instructions........................................ 5
1.3 Additional information.............................................................................. 5
1.4 Symbols and document conventions...................................................... 5
2 Safety information............................................................................ 7
2.1 General safety notes................................................................................ 7
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Improper use............................................................................................. 7
2.4 Requirements for the qualification of personnel.................................... 7
3 Product description........................................................................... 9
3.1 Design and function................................................................................. 9
3.2 Product characteristics............................................................................ 9
3.3 Manual unlocking..................................................................................... 11
4 Project planning................................................................................ 13
4.1 Manufacturer of the machine.................................................................. 13
4.2 Operator of the machine.......................................................................... 13
4.3 Design........................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Integration in the electrical control system............................................. 15
5 Mounting............................................................................................. 18
5.1 Safety......................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Orientation of the safety switch............................................................... 18
5.3 Mounting several safety switches............................................................ 18
5.4 Mounting the safety switch...................................................................... 19
5.5 Mounting the actuator.............................................................................. 19
6 Electrical installation........................................................................ 20
6.1 Safety......................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Notes on cULus......................................................................................... 21
6.3 Device connection.................................................................................... 21
6.4 Connection of a safe series connection.................................................. 22
7 Commissioning.................................................................................. 24
7.1 Teach-in..................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Testing....................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Regular thorough check........................................................................... 26
8 Operation............................................................................................ 28
8.1 Actuating the mechanical unlocking mechanism................................... 28
8.2 Preventing unintentional closing of the protective device..................... 28
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