Banner EZ-SCREEN SLS User manual

EZ-SCREEN SLS Safety Light Curtain In-
struction Manual
Original Instructions
p/n: 112852 Rev. L
May 22, 2023
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Chapter 1 About This Document
1.1 Important... Read This Before Proceeding! ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Use of Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 EU/UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Standards and Regulations
2.1 Applicable U.S. Standards...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Applicable OSHA Regulations ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 International/European Standards.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Introduction
3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Operating Features................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 System Description .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Appropriate Applications and Limitations .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.1 Examples: Appropriate Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Examples: Inappropriate Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Control Reliability: Redundancy and Self-Checking ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.6.1 General Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.6.2 Emitter Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.6.3 Receiver Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.6.4 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.6.5 End Cap Brackets...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.6.6 Center Bracket .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Components
4.1 System Components ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascadeable) with 14 mm Resolution ......................................................................... 18
4.3 Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascadeable) with 30 mm Resolution ......................................................................... 19
4.4 Documentation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 Installation Instructions
5.1 Installation and Alignment ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Mechanical Installation Considerations ................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.2.1 Calculating the Safety Distance (Minimum Distance)................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.2 Reducing or Eliminating Pass-Through Hazards ....................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.3 Reset Switch Location ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.2.4 Supplemental Safeguarding ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.5 Emitter and Receiver Orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.6 Adjacent Reflective Surfaces ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.7 Use of Corner Mirrors ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.2.8 Installation of Multiple Systems ................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 Mounting the Emitter and Receiver ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4 Sensor Mounting and Mechanical Alignment ....................................................................................................................................... 33
5.5 Mounting the Reset Switch................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.6 Routing Cordsets.................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.7 Initial Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.7.1 Emitter Wiring Options ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.8 Initial Checkout Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.8.1 Configuring the System for Initial Checkout .............................................................................................................................. 36
5.8.2 Initial Power-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.8.3 Optically Align the SLS Components .......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.8.4 Optical Alignment Procedure with Mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 38
5.8.5 Reduced Resolution/Floating Blanking ..................................................................................................................................... 39
5.8.6 Fixed Blanking ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.8.7 Perform a Trip Test...................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.9 Electrical Connections to the Guarded Machine ................................................................................................................................. 42
5.9.1 Output Signal Switching Device (OSSD) Output Connections ................................................................................................... 42
5.9.2 Final Switching Devices (FSD) Interfacing Connections ........................................................................................................... 43

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5.9.3 Machine Primary Control Elements (MPCE) and External Device Monitoring (EDM) Input....................................................... 44
5.10 Auxiliary (Aux.) Output ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.11 Remote Test Input ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.12 Preparing for System Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.13 Sensor "Swapability" .......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.14 Generic Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.14.1 Wiring FSD ............................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 6 Operating Instructions
6.1 Security Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
6.2 System Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 53
6.2.1 Access the Configuration Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 54
6.2.2 Inverted Display ......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
6.2.3 Selectable Trip/Latch Outputs .................................................................................................................................................... 55
6.3 Reset Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
6.3.1 Manual Resets and Lockout Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.2 Resetting the Receiver ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.3 Resetting the Emitter .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
6.4 Status Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
6.4.1 Emitter Status Indicators............................................................................................................................................................. 57
6.4.2 Receiver Status Indicators.......................................................................................................................................................... 58
6.4.3 Status Indicators for Cascaded Applications ............................................................................................................................. 59
6.5 Normal Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
6.5.1 System Power-Up ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63
6.5.2 Run Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
6.6 Periodic Checkout Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Chapter 7 Checkout Procedures
7.1 Schedule of Checkouts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 65
7.2 Commissioning Checkout .................................................................................................................................................................... 66
7.3 Shift/Daily Checkout ............................................................................................................................................................................ 67
7.4 Semi-Annual (Six-Month) Checkout .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 8 Cascade
8.1 Overview of Cascading ........................................................................................................................................................................ 69
8.2 System Components and Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 70
8.2.1 Cascadeable Emitter and Receiver Models with 14 mm Resolution ........................................................................................ 70
8.2.2 Cascadeable Emitter and Receiver Models with 30 mm Resolution ........................................................................................ 71
8.3 Receiver Display .................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
8.4 Determining Interconnect Cable Lengths ............................................................................................................................................ 72
8.5 Response Time for Cascaded Light Screens ....................................................................................................................................... 74
8.5.1 Individual Response Time and Separation Distance ................................................................................................................. 75
8.5.2 Overall Response Time and Safety (Minimum) Distance ......................................................................................................... 76
8.5.3 Cascade Configuration vs. Response Time ............................................................................................................................... 76
8.6 Cascaded Sensor Configuration Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 77
8.6.1 Configure for Cascaded Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 78
8.7 Emergency Stop Buttons and Rope/Cable Pulls ................................................................................................................................. 79
8.7.1 E-Stop Switch Requirements (Positive-Opening) ...................................................................................................................... 80
8.8 Interlock Switches in Cascaded Systems............................................................................................................................................. 80
8.8.1 Interlock Guarding Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 81
8.8.2 Positive-Opening Interlocking Safety Switches ......................................................................................................................... 81
8.8.3 Monitoring Series-Connected Positive-Opening Safety Switches ............................................................................................. 82
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Troubleshooting and Lockout Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 85
9.2 Recovery Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................... 85
9.2.1 Emitter and Receiver Reset........................................................................................................................................................ 85
9.2.2 Advanced Diagnostics .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
9.2.3 Receiver Error Codes ................................................................................................................................................................ 86
9.2.4 Emitter Error Codes ................................................................................................................................................................... 88
9.3 Test Mode for 5-Pin Emitters ............................................................................................................................................................... 88
9.4 Electrical and Optical Noise ................................................................................................................................................................. 89
9.4.1 Check for Sources of Electrical Noise ....................................................................................................................................... 89
9.4.2 Check for Optical Noise Sources................................................................................................................................................ 89
Chapter 10 Accessories
10.1 Cordsets ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
10.1.1 Single-Ended (Machine Interface) Cordsets (One Cable for Each Emitter and Receiver) ...................................................... 91

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10.1.2 Double-Ended (Sensor Interconnect) Cordsets ....................................................................................................................... 92
10.1.3 Splitter Cordsets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 93
10.1.4 Bulkhead Connector ............................................................................................................................................................... 94
10.1.5 Cordsets for Connecting Contact Devices................................................................................................................................ 94
10.1.6 DEE8-..D Adapter M12 QD Cordsets ...................................................................................................................................... 95
10.2 Interface Modules .............................................................................................................................................................................. 95
10.3 Contactors .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
10.4 Safety Controllers ............................................................................................................................................................................... 96
10.5 Muting Modules ................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
10.6 AC Boxes ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
10.7 Remote Reset Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................... 97
10.8 Lens Shields ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
10.9 Tubular Enclosures............................................................................................................................................................................. 97
10.10 MSA Series Stands........................................................................................................................................................................... 98
10.11 SSM Series Corner Mirrors .............................................................................................................................................................. 98
10.12 Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................................................................................................... 99
10.13 Alignment Aids ............................................................................................................................................................................... 101
10.14 EZ-LIGHT for EZ-SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................................ 101
Chapter 11 Product Support and Maintenance
11.1 Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 103
11.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
11.3 Warranty Service ............................................................................................................................................................................ 103
11.4 Manufacturing Date ........................................................................................................................................................................ 104
11.5 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 104
11.6 Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 104
11.7 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 104
11.8 Document Information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Chapter 12 Glossary of Safety Terminology.................................................................... 107
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1.1 Important... Read This Before Proceeding!................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Use of Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 EU/UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
It is the responsibility of the machine designer, controls engineer, machine builder, machine operator, and/or maintenance
personnel or electrician to apply and maintain this device in full compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. The
device can provide the required safeguarding function only if it is properly installed, properly operated, and properly main-
tained. This manual attempts to provide complete installation, operation, and maintenance instruction. Reading the manual in
its entirety is highly recommended to ensure proper understanding of the operation, installation, and maintenance. Please di-
rect any questions regarding the application or use of the device to Banner Engineering Corp..
For more information regarding U.S. and international institutions that provide safeguarding application and safeguarding de-
vice performance standards, see "Standards and Regulations" on page 7.
WARNING:
The user is responsible for following these instructions.
Failure to follow any of these responsibilities may potentially create a dangerous condition that
could result in serious injury or death.
Carefully read, understand, and comply with all instructions for this device.
Perform a risk assessment that includes the specific machine guarding application. Guidance on a
compliant methodology can be found in ISO 12100 or ANSI B11.0.
Determine what safeguarding devices and methods are appropriate per the results of the risk as-
sessment and implement per all applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations. See
ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11.19, and/or other appropriate standards.
Verify that the entire safeguarding system (including input devices, control systems, and output de-
vices) is properly configured and installed, operational, and working as intended for the applica-
tion.
Periodically re-verify, as needed, that the entire safeguarding system is working as intended for
the application.
The precautions and statements used throughout this document are indicated by alert symbols and must be followed for the
safe use of the EZ-SCREEN SLS Safety Light Curtain. Failure to follow all precautions and alerts may result in unsafe use or
operation. The following signal words and alert symbols are defined as follows:
Signal Word and Symbol Definition
WARNING:
Warnings refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
Continued on page 6
About This Document
Chapter 1
Important... Read This Before Proceeding!
1.1
Use of Warnings and Cautions
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Continued from page 5
Signal Word and Symbol Definition
CAUTION:
Cautions refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
These statements are intended to inform the machine designer and manufacturer, the end user, and maintenance personnel,
how to avoid misapplication and effectively apply the EZ-SCREEN SLS Safety Light Curtain to meet the various safeguarding
application requirements. These individuals are responsible to read and abide by these statements.
Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that these products are in conformity with the provisions of the listed directives
and all essential health and safety requirements have been met. For the complete DoC, please go
to www.bannerengineering.com.
Product Directive
EZ-SCREEN SLS Safety Light Curtain EU: Machine Safety Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC Direc-
tive 2014/30/EC
UKCA: Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and EMC Reg-
ulations 2016
Representative in EU: Spiros Lachandidis, Managing Director, Banner Engineering BV Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3,
1831 Diegem, BELGIUM
Representative in UK: Tony Coghlan, Managing Director, Turck Banner LTD Blenheim House, Blenheim Court, Wickford, Es-
sex SS11 8YT, Great Britain
EU/UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
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Chapter Contents
2.1 Applicable U.S. Standards............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Applicable OSHA Regulations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 International/European Standards................................................................................................................................................................. 8
The list of standards below is included as a convenience for users of this Banner device. Inclusion of the standards below
does not imply that the device complies specifically with any standard, other than those specified in the Specifications section
of this manual.
ANSI B11.0 Safety of Machinery, General Requirements, and Risk Assessment
ANSI B11.1 Mechanical Power Presses
ANSI B11.2 Hydraulic Power Presses
ANSI B11.3 Power Press Brakes
ANSI B11.4 Shears
ANSI B11.5 Iron Workers
ANSI B11.6 Lathes
ANSI B11.7 Cold Headers and Cold Formers
ANSI B11.8 Drilling, Milling, and Boring
ANSI B11.9 Grinding Machines
ANSI B11.10 Metal Sawing Machines
ANSI B11.11 Gear Cutting Machines
ANSI B11.12 Roll Forming and Roll Bending Machines
ANSI B11.13 Single- and Multiple-Spindle Automatic Bar and Chucking Machines
ANSI B11.14 Coil Slitting Machines
ANSI B11.15 Pipe, Tube, and Shape Bending Machines
ANSI B11.16 Metal Powder Compacting Presses
ANSI B11.17 Horizontal Extrusion Presses
ANSI B11.18 Machinery and Machine Systems for the Processing of Coiled Strip, Sheet, and Plate
ANSI B11.19 Performance Criteria for Safeguarding
ANSI B11.20 Manufacturing Systems
ANSI B11.21 Machine Tools Using Lasers
ANSI B11.22 Numerically Controlled Turning Machines
Standards and Regulations
Chapter 2
Applicable U.S. Standards
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ANSI B11.23 Machining Centers
ANSI B11.24 Transfer Machines
ANSI/RIA R15.06 Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems
NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
ANSI/PMMI B155.1 Package Machinery and Packaging-Related Converting Machinery — Safety Requirements
OSHA Documents listed are part of: Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Parts 1900 to 1910
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 General Requirements for (Guarding of) All Machines
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 (Guarding of) Mechanical Power Presses
EN ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery – General Principles for Design — Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
ISO 13857 Safety of Machinery – Safety Distances to Prevent Hazard Zones Being Reached
ISO 13850 (EN 418) Emergency Stop Devices, Functional Aspects – Principles for Design
ISO 13851 Two-Hand Control Devices – Principles for Design and Selection
IEC 62061 Functional Safety of Safety-Related Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Control Systems
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
EN 13855 (EN 999) The Positioning of Protective Equipment in Respect to Approach Speeds of Parts of the Human Body
ISO 14119 (EN 1088) Interlocking Devices Associated with Guards – Principles for Design and Selection
EN 60204-1 Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1: General Requirements
IEC 61496 Electro-sensitive Protection Equipment
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
IEC 60947-1 Low Voltage Switchgear – General Rules
IEC 60947-5-1 Low Voltage Switchgear – Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices
IEC 60947-5-5 Low Voltage Switchgear – Electrical Emergency Stop Device with Mechanical Latching Function
IEC 61508 Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety-Related Systems
IEC 62046 Safety of Machinery – Applications of Protective Equipment to Detect the Presence of Persons
ISO 3691-4 Industrial Trucks—Safety Requirements and Verification, Part 4 Driverless Industrial trucks and their Systems
Applicable OSHA Regulations
2.2
International/European Standards
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3.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Operating Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 System Description .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Appropriate Applications and Limitations ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Control Reliability: Redundancy and Self-Checking .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Optoelectronic safeguarding device creates a screen of synchronized, modulat-
ed infrared sensing beams; choose from two resolutions, sized in 150 mm (6 in)
increments:
14 mm (0.55 in) resolution models with defined areas from 150 mm to
1.8 m (6 in to 71 in)
30 mm (1.18 in) resolution models with defined areas from 150 mm to
2.4 m (6 in to 94.5 in)
Compact package for smaller production machines robust for large power
presses
Standard or cascadeable models available
Optional remote Test input terminals for simulating a “blocked” condition (avail-
able on some emitter models)
Reduced Resolution (Floating Blanking) is easily configured
Three-digit display provides diagnostic information and indicates the number of
beams blocked
Zone indicators identify blocked beams
FMEA tested to ensure control reliability
Receiver LEDs provide system status and emitter/receiver alignment indica-
tions
Highly immune to EMI, RFI, ambient light, weld flash, and strobe light
Two-piece design with External Device Monitoring
Aux. output option to monitor the state of the OSSDs
Vibration-tolerant, factory burned-in emitter and receiver circuitry for toughness
and dependability
Up to four pairs of emitters and receivers of different lengths can be cascaded
(SLSC.. models)
Safety PLC input compatible (per OSSD specifications)
The Banner EZ-SCREEN SLS Safety Light Curtain models described by this manual feature standard functions:
Reduced Resolution (Floating Blanking) (see " Reduced Resolution/Floating Blanking " on page 39)
Trip or Latch Output (see "Selectable Trip/Latch Outputs " on page 55)
External Device Monitoring (EDM) (see "External Device Monitoring " on page 44)
Auxiliary Output (see " Auxiliary (Aux.) Output " on page 46)
Scan Code (see "System Configuration Settings " on page 53)
Fixed Blanking (see "Fixed Blanking " on page 39)
Inverted Display (see "Inverted Display " on page 55)
Introduction
Chapter 3
Features
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Operating Features
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• Cascading (available on SLPC.. models) (see "Cascade" on page 69)
These functions are configured via DIP switches (behind the access door on the front of each sensor) and/or the sensor
wiring configuration. The sensing resolution is determined by the emitter and receiver model.
NOTE: This manual refers to an emitter, its receiver, and their cabling as "a System".
Banner EZ-SCREEN SLS emitters and receivers provide a redundant, microprocessor-controlled, opposed-mode optoelec-
tronic "curtain of light", or "safety light screen". EZ-SCREEN SLS typically is used for point-of-operation safeguarding, and is
suited to safeguard a variety of machinery.
The EZ-SCREEN SLS is a two-piece (two-box) system comprising an emitter and a receiver, but no external controller. The
external device monitoring (EDM) function ensures the fault detection capability required by EN ISO 13849-1 Categories 3
and 4 without a third box, a controller or a "smart" (self-checking) safety module required of systems without EDM.
The EZ-SCREEN SLS emitters have a row of synchronized modulated infrared (invisible) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a
compact metal housing. Receivers have a corresponding row of synchronized photodetectors. The light screen created by
the emitter and receiver is called the defined area; its width and height are determined by the length of the sensor pair and
the distance between them. The maximum range is dependent on the resolution; range decreases if corner mirrors are used.
Emitter and receiver pairs with 14 mm (0.55 in) resolution have a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft), and pairs with 30 mm (1.18
in) resolution have a maximum range of 18 m (60 ft).
In typical operation, if any part of an operator’s body (or any opaque object) of more than a pre-determined cross section is
detected, the solid-state Output Signal Switching Device (OSSD) safety outputs turn OFF. These safety outputs are connect-
ed to the guarded machine’s Final Switching Devices (FSDs) that control the machine primary control elements (MPCEs),
which immediately stop the motion of the guarded machine.
An auxiliary (aux.) output may be used to signal the state of the OSSDs to a process controller (see "External Device Moni-
toring " on page 44.
Electrical connections are made through M12 quick-disconnects. Some emitter models have a 5-pin connector for power and
the Test function. Other emitters and all receivers have an 8-pin connector for power, ground, inputs, and outputs.
Functions such as Trip/Latch select, Display Invert, Cascading, Fixed Blanking, Reduced Resolution (Floating Blanking),
Scan Code Select, and External Device Monitoring are described in "Features" on page 9. An auxiliary (aux.) output may be
used to signal the state of the OSSDs to a process controller. All models require a supply voltage of +24 V DC ±15%.
Both emitter and the receiver feature 7-segment diagnostic displays and individual LEDs to provide continuous indication of
operating status, configuration, and error conditions.
System Description
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WARNING:
Read this Section Carefully Before Installing the System
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
If all mounting, installation, interfacing, and checkout procedures are not followed properly,
this Banner Engineering Corp. device cannot provide the protection for which it was designed.
The user is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, or regula-
tions relating to the installation and use of this control system in any particular application are sat-
isfied. Ensure that all legal requirements have been met and that all technical installation and
maintenance instructions contained in this manual are followed.
The user has the sole responsibility to ensure that this Banner Engineering Corp. device is in-
stalled and interfaced to the guarded machine by Qualified Persons, in accordance with this manu-
al and applicable safety regulations. A Qualified person is a person who, by possession of a recog-
nized degree or certificate of professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge, training and
experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the subject
matter and work.
The Banner EZ-SCREEN SLS is intended for point-of-operation machine guarding and other safeguarding applications. It is
the user’s responsibility to verify whether the safeguarding is appropriate for the application and is installed, as instructed by
this manual, by a Qualified Person.
The ability of the EZ-SCREEN SLS to perform its safeguarding function depends upon the appropriateness of the application
and upon its proper mechanical and electrical installation and interfacing to the guarded machine. If all mounting, installation,
interfacing, and checkout procedures are not followed properly, the EZ-SCREEN SLS cannot provide the protection for which
it was designed.
WARNING:
Install System Only on Appropriate Applications
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Use Banner's EZ-SCREEN SLS only on machinery that can be stopped immediately after a stop
signal is issued at any point in the machine's stroke or cycle, such as part-revolution clutched ma-
chines. Under no circumstances may the EZ-SCREEN SLS be used on full-revolution clutched
machinery or in unsuitable applications.
If there is any doubt about whether or not your machinery is compatible with the EZ-SCREEN
SLS, contact Banner Engineering.
EZ-SCREEN: Typical Application
Figure 1.
Appropriate Applications and Limitations
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EZ-SCREEN SLS is typically used for, but is not limited to, the following applications:
Small assembly equipment
Automated production equipment
Robotic work cells
Molding and power presses
Assembly and packaging machines
Lean manufacturing systems
Do not use EZ-SCREEN SLS in the following applications:
With any machine that cannot be stopped immediately after a stop signal is issued, such as single-stroke (or full-revo-
lution) clutched machinery
With any machine with inadequate or inconsistent machine response time and stopping performance
With any machine that ejects materials or component parts through the defined area
In any environment that is likely to adversely affect photoelectric sensing efficiency. For example, corrosive chemicals
or fluids or unusually severe levels of smoke or dust, if not controlled, may degrade sensing efficiency
As a tripping device to initiate or reinitiate machine motion (PSDI applications), unless the machine and its control
system fully comply with the relevant standard or regulation (see OSHA 29CFR1910.217, NFPA 79, ANSI B11.19, ISO
12100, IEC 60204-1, IEC 61496-1, or other appropriate standard)
If an EZ-SCREEN SLS is installed for use as a perimeter guard (where a pass-through hazard may exist, see "Reducing or
Eliminating Pass-Through Hazards " on page 25), the dangerous machine motion can be initiated by normal means only after
the safeguarded area is clear of individuals and the EZ-SCREEN SLS has been manually reset.
Redundancy requires that EZ-SCREEN SLS circuit components be backed up to the extent that, if the failure of a single com-
ponent will prevent effective machine stopping action when needed, that component must have a redundant counterpart
which will perform the same function. The EZ-SCREEN SLS is designed with redundant microprocessors.
Redundancy must be maintained whenever the EZ-SCREEN SLS is in operation. Because a redundant system is no longer
redundant after a component has failed, EZ-SCREEN SLS is designed to monitor itself continuously. A component failure de-
tected by or within the self-checking system causes a stop signal to be sent to the guarded machine and puts the EZ-
SCREEN SLS into a Lockout condition.
A recovery from this type of Lockout condition requires:
Replacement of the failed component (to restore redundancy)
The appropriate reset procedure
The Diagnostic Display is used to diagnose causes of a Lockout condition. See "Troubleshooting" on page 85.
Short Circuit Protection
All inputs and outputs are protected from short circuits to +24
V DC or DC common
Electrical Safety Class
III (per IEC 61140)
Safety Rating
Type 4 per IEC 61496-1, -2
Category 4 PL e per EN ISO13849-1
SIL3 per IEC 61508; SIL CL3 per IEC 62061
PFHd: 4.3 × 10-9
Examples: Appropriate Applications
3.4.1
Examples: Inappropriate Applications
3.4.2
Control Reliability: Redundancy and Self-Checking
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Specifications
3.6
General Specifications
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Operating Range
14 mm models: 0.1 m to 6 m (4 in. to 20 ft)
30 mm models: 0.1 m to 18 m (4 in. to 60 ft)
Range decreases with use of mirrors and/or lens shields:
Lens shields — approx 10% less range per shield
Glass-surface mirrors — approx 8% less range per
mirror
See the specific mirror datasheet for more information.
Resolution
14 mm or 30 mm, depending on model
Effective Aperture Angle (EAA)
Meets Type 4 requirements per IEC 61496-2
±2.5° at 3 m
Operating Conditions
0 °C to +55 °C (+32 °F to +131 °F)
95% maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Enclosure
Extruded aluminum housing with black anodized finish stan-
dard; optional nickel-plated silver finish. (Previously, units had
a yellow polyester power finish.) Well-sealed, rugged die-cast
zinc end caps, acrylic lens cover, copolyester access cover.
End caps on silver models are also nickel-plated. ESD-safe
models have static-dissipative acrylic lens cover.
Environmental Rating
IP65
Shock and Vibration
Components have passed vibration and shock tests according
to IEC 61496-1 (Class 3M4). This includes vibration (30 cy-
cles) of 5 to 150 Hz at 3.5 mm (0.14 in) amplitude and shock
of 15 g for 6 milliseconds (600 cycles).
Mounting Hardware
Emitter and receiver each are supplied with a pair of swivel
end-mounting brackets. Models 1050 mm and longer also in-
clude swivel center-mount bracket(s). Mounting brackets are
8-gauge cold-rolled steel, black zinc finish.
Cables and Connections
See " Cordsets " on page 91
Certifications
Banner Engineering BV
Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3
1831 Diegem, BELGIUM
Supply Voltage at the Device
24 V DC ±15% (use a SELV-rated power supply according to
EN IEC 60950). The external voltage supply must be capable
of buffering brief mains interruptions of 20 ms, as specified in
IEC/EN 60204-1.
Residual Ripple
± 10% maximum
Supply Current
100 mA maximum
Status Indicators
One bi-color (Red/Green) Status Indicator: indicates operating
mode, lockout or power Off condition
7-Segment Diagnostic indicator (1 digit): indicates proper op-
eration, scan code, or error code
Wavelength of Emitter Elements
Infrared LEDs, 850 nm at peak emission
Remote Test Input Optional—available only on model SLSE..-..Q5
emitters
Test mode is activated either by applying a low signal (less
than 3 V DC) to emitter TEST#1 terminal for a minimum of 50
milliseconds, or by opening a switch connected between
TEST#1 and TEST#2 or +24 V DC for a minimum of 50 mil-
liseconds. Beam scanning stops to simulate a blocked condi-
tion. A high signal at TEST#1 deactivates Test mode.
High Signal: 10 to 30 V DC
Low Signal: 0 to 3 V DC
Input Current: 35 mA inrush, 10 mA maximum
Controls and Adjustments
Scan Code Selection: 2-position switch (code 1 or 2). Factory
default position is code 1.
Supply Voltage at the Device
24 V DC ±15% (use a SELV-rated power supply according to
EN IEC 60950). The external voltage supply must be capable
of buffering brief mains interruptions of 20 ms, as specified in
IEC/EN 60204-1.
Residual Ripple
±10% maximum
Supply Current (no load)
275 mA maximum, exclusive of OSSD1 and OSSD2 loads (up
to additional 0.5 A each)
Response Time
Dependent on the number of sensing beams; see the models
table for the number of beams and response time.
CSSI Response Time (SLSC.. cascade models only)
Response time for a cascade receiver due to opening con-
tacts at the cascade interface (CSSI): 40 ms max (contacts
must open for 60 ms minimum).
Output Signal Switching Devices (OSSDs)
Two redundant solid-state 24 V DC, 0.5 A maximum sourcing
OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) safety outputs. (Use
optional interface modules for AC or larger DC loads.) Capa-
ble of the Banner "Safety Handshake".
ON-State voltage: ≥ Vin-1.5 V DC
OFF-State voltage: 1.2 V DC maximum (0 to 1.2 V DC)
Maximum load capacitance: 1.0 µF
Minimum load inductance: 10 H
Leakage current: 0.50 mA maximum
Cable resistance: 10 Ω max.
OSSD test pulse width: 100 to 300 microseconds typical
OSSD test pulse period: 10 ms to 27 ms (varies with number
of beams)
Switching current: 0 to 0.5 A
Auxiliary Output Switching Capacity
Current-sourcing (PNP) solid-state output, 24 V DC at 75 mA
max.
Emitter Specifications
3.6.2
Receiver Specifications
3.6.3
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EDM Input
+24 V DC signals from external device contacts can be moni-
tored (one-channel, two-channel, or no monitoring) via EDM1
terminal in the receiver.
High Signal: 10 to 30 V DC at 30 mA typical
Low Signal: 0 to 3 V DC
Dropout Time: 200 ms maximum
Reset Input
Reset input must be high for 0.25 to 2 seconds and then low
to reset the receiver
High Signal: 10 to 30 V DC at 30 mA typical
Low Signal: 0 to 3 V DC
Closed Switch Time: 0.25 to 2 seconds
Ambient Light Immunity
10,000 lux at 5° angle of incidence
Controls and Adjustments
Scan Code selection: 2-position switch (code 1 or 2). Factory
default position is code 1
Trip/Latch Output selection: Redundant switches. Factory de-
fault position is T (trip).
EDM/MPCE Monitor selection: 2-position switch selects be-
tween 1- or 2-channel monitoring. Factory default position
is 2-channel monitoring.
Reduced Resolution: Redundant switches. Factory default po-
sition is Off.
Status Indicators
Amber Reset Indicator: indicates whether the System is ready
for operation or requires a reset
Bi-color (red/green) Status indicator: indicates general system
and output status
Bi-color (red/green) Zone Status indicators: indicate condition
(clear or blocked beam) of a defined group of beams
7-Segment Diagnostic indicator (3 digits): indicates proper op-
eration, scan code, error code, or total number of blocked
beams
Strobe Light Immunity
Totally immune to one Federal Signal Corp. "Fireball" model
FB2PST strobe
Recovery Time
Blocked to Clear (OSSDs turn On; varies with total number of
sensing beams and whether Sync beam is blocked):
Model Beam 1 (Sync Beam) All Other Beams
14 mm 109 ms to 800 ms 33 ms to 220 ms
30 mm 81 ms to 495 ms 25 ms to 152 ms
These are the emitter and receiver mounting dimensions and the location of the defined area.
Y
L1
L2 L3
*For SLS..-150 models, this distance is 52 mm (2")
Dimensions
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Emitter / Receiver Model Housing Length L1 Distance Between Bracket Holes
Defined Area(1) Y
L2 L3
SLS..-150 262 mm (10.3 in) 295 mm (11.6 in) 237 mm (9.3 in) 150 mm (5.9 in)
SLS..-300 372 mm (14.6 in) 405 mm (16.0 in) 347 mm (13.7 in) 300 mm (11.8 in)
SLS..-450 522 mm (20.6 in) 555 mm (21.9 in) 497 mm (19.6 in) 450 mm (17.7 in)
SLS..-600 671 mm (26.4 in) 704 mm (27.7 in) 646 mm (25.4 in) 600 mm (23.6 in)
SLS..-750 821 mm (32.3 in) 854 mm (33.6 in) 796 mm (31.3 in) 750 mm (29.5 in)
SLS..-900 971 mm (38.2 in) 1004 mm (39.5 in) 946 mm (37.2 in) 900 mm (35.4 in)
SLS..-1050 1120 mm (44.1 in) 1153 mm (45.4 in) 1095 mm (43.1 in) 1050 mm (41.3 in)
SLS..-1200 1270 mm (50.0 in) 1303 mm (51.3 in) 1245 mm (49.0 in) 1200 mm (47.2 in)
SLS..-1350 1420 mm (55.9 in) 1453 mm (57.2 in) 1395 mm (54.9 in) 1350 mm (53.1 in)
SLS..-1500 1569 mm (61.8 in) 1602 mm (63.1 in) 1544 mm (60.8 in) 1500 mm (59.1 in)
SLS..-1650 1719 mm (67.7 in) 1752 mm (69.0 in) 1694 mm (66.7 in) 1650 mm (65.0 in)
SLS..-1800 1869 mm (73.6 in) 1902 mm (74.9 in) 1844 mm (72.6 in) 1800 mm (70.9 in)
SLS..-1950 2018 mm (79.4 in) 2051 mm (80.8 in) 1993 mm (78.5 in) 1950 mm (76.8 in)
SLS..-2100 2168 mm (85.4 in) 2201 mm (86.7 in) 2143 mm (84.4 in) 2100 mm (82.7 in)
SLS..-2250 2318 mm (91.3 in) 2351 mm (92.6 in) 2293 mm (90.3 in) 2250 mm (88.6 in)
SLS..-2400 2468 mm (97.2 in) 2501 mm (98.5 in) 2443 mm (96.2 in) 2400 mm (94.5 in)
Model EZA-MBK-11: End cap brackets are included for emitter or receiver. Dimensions are identical for stainless steel model
EZA-MBK-11N for ESD model emitters and receivers.
4 x 45
Model EZA-MBK-12: The center bracket is supplied with emitters and receivers over 1050 mm (3.4 ft) and longer. Dimen-
sions are identical for stainless steel model EZA-MBK-12N for ESD model emitters and receivers.
End Cap Brackets
3.6.5
Center Bracket
3.6.6
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Chapter Contents
4.1 System Components .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascadeable) with 14 mm Resolution ................................................................................ 18
4.3 Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascadeable) with 30 mm Resolution ................................................................................ 19
4.4 Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
An EZ-SCREEN SLS System includes a compatible emitter and receiver (equal length and resolution; available separately or
in pairs), and two cables. Mounting hardware is included with each emitter and receiver. Interfacing solutions include IM-T-..
modules, redundant positively guided contactors, safety modules/controllers, or an optional muting module.
Standard models feature a black anodized aluminum housing. Other housing finishes are also available, including silver
(nickel-plated); contact the factory for more information.
Standard models are listed with integral QD fitting; for a 300 mm (12 in) pigtail cable with M12/Euro-style 8-pin QD fitting, re-
place the “Q” in the model number with “P”. The 13 mm (0.5 in) minimum bend radius accommodates low-clearance installa-
tions. When used in a cascade installation, the pigtail models can reduce the number of cables and improve clearance and
cable management.
Electro-static dissipative (ESD-safe) models with nickel-plated housing are also available, with a static-dissipative polymer
coating that protects nearby components from damaging ESD voltages. ESD-safe models are not available with the pigtail
QD option.
Components
Chapter 4
System Components
4.1
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Emitter
Receiver
Status indicators
and configuration
switches behind
clear access panel
Defined
Area
Quick-disconnect
Cables
QD Fitting
The standard 8-pin QD models are listed; 8-pin emitters/receivers feature “swapable” wiring. Order one 8-pin cable for each
8-pin emitter or receiver, or one 5-pin cable for each 5-pin emitter.
For cascadeable 14 mm emitter and receiver models, see " Cascadeable Emitter and Receiver Models with 14 mm Resolu-
tion " on page 70.
Defined Area Height
Standard 14 mm Resolution Models 0.1 m to 6 m (4 in to 20 ft) range
Emitter (8-pin) Receiver Emitter/Receiver Pair Number of Beams Response Time
(Tr)
150 mm (5.9 in) SLSE14-150Q8 SLSR14-150Q8 SLSP14-150Q88 20 11 ms
300 mm (11.8 in) SLSE14-300Q8 SLSR14-300Q8 SLSP14-300Q88 40 15 ms
450 mm (17.7 in) SLSE14-450Q8 SLSR14-450Q8 SLSP14-450Q88 60 19 ms
600 mm (23.6 in) SLSE14-600Q8 SLSR14-600Q8 SLSP14-600Q88 80 23 ms
750 mm (29.5 in) SLSE14-750Q8 SLSR14-750Q8 SLSP14-750Q88 100 27 ms
900 mm (35.4 in) SLSE14-900Q8 SLSR14-900Q8 SLSP14-900Q88 120 32 ms
1050 mm (41.3 in) SLSE14-1050Q8 SLSR14-1050Q8 SLSP14-1050Q88 140 36 ms
1200 mm (47.2 in) SLSE14-1200Q8 SLSR14-1200Q8 SLSP14-1200Q88 160 40 ms
1350 mm (53.1 in) SLSE14-1350Q8 SLSR14-1350Q8 SLSP14-1350Q88 180 43 ms
1500 mm (59 in) SLSE14-1500Q8 SLSR14-1500Q8 SLSP14-1500Q88 200 48 ms
1650 mm (65 in) SLSE14-1650Q8 SLSR14-1650Q8 SLSP14-1650Q88 220 52 ms
1800 mm (70.9 in) SLSE14-1800Q8 SLSR14-1800Q8 SLSP14-1800Q88 240 56 ms
EZ-SCREEN Emitter, Receiver, and Two Interconnecting Cables
Figure 2.
Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascade-
able) with 14 mm Resolution
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To order the 5-pin emitters with the Test input, replace the suffix “Q8” with “Q5”, (e.g., SLSE14-150Q5), and for the pair re-
place “Q88” with “Q85” (e.g., SLSP14-150Q85).
To order the pigtail QD (8-pin only) model, replace the “Q” in the model number with “P” (e.g., SLSE14-150P8).
To order the ESD-safe models, add “N” to the model number, prior to the QD option designation (e.g., SLSE14-150NQ8).
ESD-safe models are not available with the pigtail QD option.
To order optional housing finishes, add these letters in front of the QD designation in the model number,
add “A” for a clear (brushed) anodized aluminum finish, black endcaps (e.g., SLSE14-150AQ8),
add “S” for a nickel-plated (“silver”) finish, black endcaps (e.g., SLSE14-150SQ8),
The standard 8-pin QD models are listed; 8-pin emitters/receivers feature “swapable” wiring. Order one 8-pin cable for each
8-pin emitter or receiver, or one 5-pin cable for each 5-pin emitter.
For cascadeable 30 mm emitter and receiver models, see " Cascadeable Emitter and Receiver Models with 30 mm Resolu-
tion " on page 71.
Defined Area Height Standard 30 mm Resolution Models 0.1 m to 18 m (4 in to 60 ft) range
Emitter (8-pin) Receiver Emitter/Receiver Pair Number of Beams Response Time (Tr)
150 mm (5.9 in) SLSE30-150Q8 SLSR30-150Q8 SLSP30-150Q88 10 9 ms
300 mm (11.8 in) SLSE30-300Q8 SLSR30-300Q8 SLSP30-300Q88 20 11 ms
450 mm (17.7 in) SLSE30-450Q8 SLSR30-450Q8 SLSP30-450Q88 30 13 ms
600 mm (23.6 in) SLSE30-600Q8 SLSR30-600Q8 SLSP30-600Q88 40 15 ms
750 mm (29.5 in) SLSE30-750Q8 SLSR30-750Q8 SLSP30-750Q88 50 17 ms
900 mm (35.4 in) SLSE30-900Q8 SLSR30-900Q8 SLSP30-900Q88 60 19 ms
1050 mm (41.3 in) SLSE30-1050Q8 SLSR30-1050Q8 SLSP30-1050Q88 70 21 ms
1200 mm (47.2 in) SLSE30-1200Q8 SLSR30-1200Q8 SLSP30-1200Q88 80 23 ms
1350 mm (53.1 in) SLSE30-1350Q8 SLSR30-1350Q8 SLSP30-1350Q88 90 25 ms
1500 mm (59 in) SLSE30-1500Q8 SLSR30-1500Q8 SLSP30-1500Q88 100 27 ms
1650 mm (65 in) SLSE30-1650Q8 SLSR30-1650Q8 SLSP30-1650Q88 110 30 ms
1800 mm (70.9 in) SLSE30-1800Q8 SLSR30-1800Q8 SLSP30-1800Q88 120 32 ms
1950 mm (76.8 in) SLSE30-1950Q8 SLSR30-1950Q8 SLSP30-1950Q88 130 34 ms
2100 mm (82.7 in) SLSE30-2100Q8 SLSR30-2100Q8 SLSP30-2100Q88 140 36 ms
2250 mm (88.6 in ) SLSE30-2250Q8 SLSR30-2250Q8 SLSP30-2250Q88 150 38 ms
2400 mm (94.5 in) SLSE30-2400Q8 SLSR30-2400Q8 SLSP30-2400Q88 160 40 ms
To order the 5-pin emitters with the Test input, replace the suffix “Q8” with “Q5”, (e.g., SLSE30-150Q5), and for the pair re-
place “Q88” with “Q85” (e.g., SLSP30-150Q85).
To order the pigtail QD (8-pin only) model, replace the “Q” in the model number with “P” (e.g., SLSE30-150P8).
To order the ESD-safe models, add “N” to the model number, prior to the QD option designation (e.g., SLSE30-150NQ8).
ESD-safe models are not available with the pigtail QD option.
To order optional housing finishes, add these letters in front of the QD designation in the model number,
add “A” for a clear (brushed) anodized aluminum finish, black endcaps (e.g., SLSE30-150AQ8),
add “S” for a nickel-plated (“silver”) finish, black endcaps (e.g., SLSE30-150SQ8),
The following documentation can be downloaded from www.bannerengineering.com.
Standard Emitter and Receiver Models (Non-Cascade-
able) with 30 mm Resolution
4.3
Documentation
4.4
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Part Number Description
112852 EZ-SCREEN 14/30mm System Instruction Manual
113361 Checkout Procedure Card (Daily) – Stand-Alone Systems
118173 Checkout Procedure Card (Daily) – Cascaded Systems
113362 Checkout Procedure Card (Semi-Annual)
114189 Diagnostic Display Label
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