Datalogic SG2 BASE Series User manual

SG2 BASE
Instruction Manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ref. 2006/42/EC)
Datalogic Automation S.r.l.
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SG2 BASE Instruction Manual
Ed.: 10/2012
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INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................1
1.1. General description of the safety light curtains ................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1. Package contents..........................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2. New features compared to the SF2 Series...................................................................................................... 2
1.3. How to choose the device ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1. Resolution.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2. Controlled height .........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3.3. Minimum installation distance.....................................................................................................................................................5
1.4. Typical applications ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Safety information.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2. INSTALLATION MODE............................................................................................................................11
2.1. Precautions to be observed for the choice and installation of the device ..................................................... 11
2.2. General information on device positioning..................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1. Minimum installation distance.................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.2. Minimum distance from reflecting surfaces ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.3. Emitter and receiver orientation............................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.4. Installation of several adjacent safety light curtains ............................................................................................................... 17
2.2.5. Use of deviating mirrors........................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.6. Controls after first installation................................................................................................................................................. 19
3. MECHANICAL MOUNTING .....................................................................................................................20
4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................23
4.1. Notes on connections .................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2. Earth connection............................................................................................................................................ 26
5. ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................................27
5.1. Correct alignment procedure ......................................................................................................................... 29
6. FUNCTIONING MODE .............................................................................................................................30
6.1. Reset mode ................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2. 6.2. Test function ........................................................................................................................................... 30
6.3. Reset function ............................................................................................................................................... 30
7. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................31
7.1. User interface ................................................................................................................................................ 31
7.2. Diagnostic messages .................................................................................................................................... 32
8. PERIODICAL CHECKS............................................................................................................................33
8.1. General information and useful data.............................................................................................................. 34
8.2. Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 34
9. DEVICE MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................35
9.1. Product disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 35
10.TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................................................36
11.LIST OF AVAILABLE MODELS ..............................................................................................................37
12.OVERALL DIMENSIONS .........................................................................................................................39
13.OUTFIT .....................................................................................................................................................40
13.1. Angled fixing bracket mounting ..................................................................................................................... 41
14.ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................42
14.1. Rotating fixing bracket ................................................................................................................................... 42
14.2. Deviating mirrors ........................................................................................................................................... 43
14.3. Columns and floor stands.............................................................................................................................. 44
14.4. Protective stands........................................................................................................................................... 45
14.5. Test piece...................................................................................................................................................... 45
14.6. Connection cables ......................................................................................................................................... 46
14.7. Safety relay ................................................................................................................................................... 47
15.GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................................................48

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. General description of the safety light curtains
The safety light curtains of the SG2 series are optoelectronic multibeam devices that are used to
protect working areas that, in presence of machines, robots, and automatic systems in general, can
become dangerous for operators that can get in touch, even accidentally, with moving parts.
The light curtains of the SG2 series are Type 2 intrinsic safety systems used as accident-prevention
protection devices and are manufactured in accordance with the international Standards in force for
safety, in particular:
CEI IEC 61496-1: 2004 Safety of machinery: electro-sensitive protective equipment. Part 1:
General prescriptions and tests.
CEI IEC 61496-2: 2006 Safety of machinery: electro-sensitive protective equipment -
Particular requirements for equipment using active optoelectronic
protective devices.
The device, consisting of one emitter and one receiver housed inside strong aluminium profiles,
generates infrared beams that detect any opaque object positioned within the light curtain detection
field. The emitter and the receiver are equipped with the command and control functions. The
connections are made through a M12 connector located in the lower side of the profile. The
synchronisation between the emitter and the receiver takes place optically, i.e. no electrical connection
between the two units is required. The microprocessor guarantees the check and the management of
the beams that are sent and received through the units. The microprocessor – through some LEDs –
informs the operator about the general conditions of the safety light curtain (see section 7 “Diagnostic
functions”).
The device consists in 2 units that, according to the model, are composed by one or several emitting
and receiving modules.
The receiver checks the control operations and safety actions.
During installation, two yellow LEDs facilitate the alignment of both units (see section 5 “Alignment
procedure”).
As soon as an object, a limb or the operator’s body accidentally interrupts one or some of the infrared
beams sent by the emitter, the receiver immediately opens the OSSD outputs and blocks the MPCE
machine (if correctly connected to the OSSD).
Some parts or sections of this manual containing important information for the operator are preceded
by a note:
Notes and detailed descriptions about particular characteristics of the safety devices in order to better
explain their functioning.
Special instructions regarding the installation process.
The information provided in the paragraphs following this symbol is very important for safety and may
prevent accidents.
Always read this information accurately and carefully follow the advice to the letter.
This manual contains all the information necessary for the selection and operation of the safety
devices.
However, specialised knowledge not included in this technical description is required for the planning
and implementation of a safety light curtain on a power-driven machine. As the required knowledge
may not be completely included in this manual, we suggest the customer to contact DATALOGIC
AUTOMATION Technical Service for any necessary information relative to the functioning of the SG2
light curtains and the safety rules that regulate the correct installation (see section 8 “Periodical
checks”).

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1.1.1. Package contents
Package contains the following objects:
Receiver (RX)
Emitter (TX)
Quick Guide for first installation
CD with user manual and other documents
Checklist and periodical maintenance schedule
4 angled fixing brackets and specific fasteners
2 angled fixing brackets for models with heights included between 1200 and 1800 mm
1.2. New features compared to the SF2 Series
The SG2-B safety light curtains, compared to the SF2 series, present the following new features:
Increased operating distance
Range enlargement with 150 to 1800 mm controlled heights
Reduced response times
New fastening system with rotating brackets
New mechanical profile compatible with SE accessories
Different positioning of synchronisation optics (the first one from the reference line)
Different mechanical mounting

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1.3. How to choose the device
There are at least three different main characteristics that should be considered when choosing a
safety light curtain, after having evaluated the risk assessment:
1.3.1. Resolution
The resolution of the device is the minimum dimension that an opaque object must have in order to
obscure at least one of the beams that constitute the sensitive area.
The resolution strictly depends on the part of the body to be protected.
R = 30 mm hand protection
Typ e 2
R = 50 mm
R = 90 mm presence control
As shown in Fig.1, the resolution only depends on the geometrical characteristics of the lenses,
diameter and distance between centres, and is independent from any environmental and operating
conditions of the safety light curtain.
Fig. 1
The resolution value is obtained applying the following formula:
R = I + d
where:
I = Distance between two adjacent optics
d = Lens diameter

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1.3.2. Controlled height
The controlled height is the height protected by the safety light curtain ( Hp )
Fig. 2
The SG2-B controlled height is delimited by the yellow line pad-printed on the front glass and by the
dimensions listed in the table:
Model Controlled height Hp
(mm)
SG2-30-015-OO-X 150
SG2-kk-030-OO-X 300
SG2-kk-045-OO-X 450
SG2-kk-060-OO-X 600
SG2-kk-075-OO-X 750
SG2-kk-090-OO-X 900
SG2-kk-105-OO-X 1050
SG2-kk-120-OO-X 1200
SG2-kk-135-OO-X 1350
SG2-kk-150-OO-X 1500
SG2-k-165-OO-X 1650
SG2-kk-180-OO-X 1800
kk = Resolution (30mm – 50 mm – 90 mm)
Hp
Reference

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1.3.3. Minimum installation distance
The safety device must be positioned at a specific safety distance (Fig. 3). This distance must ensure
that the dangerous area cannot be reached before the dangerous motion of the machine has been
stopped by the ESPE.
The safety distance depends on 4 factors, according to the EN-999 Standard:
Response time of the ESPE (the time between the effective beam interruption and the opening of the
OSSD contacts).
Machine stopping time (the time between the effective opening of the contacts of the ESPE and the
real stop of the dangerous motion of the machine).
ESPE resolution.
Approaching speed of the object to be detected.
Fig. 3
The following formula is used for the calculation of the safety distance:
S = K (t1+ t2) + C
where:
S= Minimum safety distance in mm.
K = Speed of the object, limb or body approaching the
dangerous area in mm/sec.
t1= Response time of the ESPE in seconds (see section 9
“Technical data”)
t2= Machine stopping time in seconds.
d = Resolution of the system.
C = Additional distance based on the possibility to insert the body or one of body parts inside the dangerous
area before the protective device trips.
C = 8 (d -14) for devices with resolution 40mm
C = 850 mm for devices with resolution 40mm.
NOTE: K value is:
2000 mm/s if the calculated value of S is ≤500 mm
1600 mm/s if the calculated value of S is > 500 mm

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When devices with >40 mm resolution are used, the height of the top beam has to be 900 mm (H2)
from machine supporting base while the height of the bottom beam has to be 300 mm (H1).
If the safety light curtain must be mounted in a horizontal position (Fig.4), the distance between the
dangerous area and the most distant optical beam must be equal to the value calculated using the
following formula:
S = 1600 mm/s (t1+ t2) + 1200 – 0.4 H
where:
S= Minimum safety distance in mm.
t1= Response time of the ESPE in seconds
(
see section 9 “Technical data”)
t2= Machine stopping time in seconds.
H = Beam height from ground; this height must always be less than 1,000 mm.
Fig. 4

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Practical examples:
Let's suppose to have a light curtain with height = 600 mm
1) To calculate the distance of the device from the ESPE, in a vertical position, the following formula is
used:
S = K*T + C
where:
T = t1+ t2
t1= ESPE response time + SE-SR2 relay release time (max 80 ms)
t2= Machine total stopping time.
C = 8 * (d – 14) for devices with resolution <= 40 mm
C = 850 for devices with resolution > 40 mm
d = Resolution of the system.
In all cases, if K = 2000mm/sec then S will be > 500 mm.
Distance will have then to be recalculated using K = 1600 mm/sec.
SG2-30-060 SG2-50-060 SG2-90-060
T 0.398 sec 0.393 sec 0.391 sec
C 128 mm 850 mm 850 mm
S 764.8 mm 1478.8 mm 1475.6 mm
2) To calculate the distance of the device from the ESPE, in a horizontal position, the following formula
is used:
S = 1600 * T + 1200 – 0.4 * H
where:
H = Beam min. height from ground 15 * (d – 50)
D = resolution
SG2-50-060 SG2-90-060
T - 0.3 sec 0.391 sec
H - 0 mm 600 mm
S - 1828.8 mm 1585.6 mm
WARNING: the reference standard is EN-999 “Machine safety - the positioning of the protective
device based on the approaching speed of the human body”.
This information is just an indication and a kind of summary.
For safety distance correct calculation, it is compulsory to refer to the whole EN999 standard.

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1.4. Typical applications
The safety light curtains of the SG2 series are used in all automation fields where the control and
protection of the access to dangerous areas are necessary.
In particular, they are used to stop the moving of mechanical parts in:
- Automatic machines;
- Machines for packaging, material handling, storing;
- Weaving machines, wood working machines, ceramic working machines;
- Automatic and semiautomatic assembly lines;
- Automatic warehouses.
In food industry applications, DATALOGIC AUTOMATION Technical Service has to verify the
compatibility of the material of the safety light curtain housing with any chemical agents used
in the production process.
Example 1: Hand protection on moulding machines
In order to protect the light curtain against dust and humidity, the IP69K protective enclosure is used.
The aim is to prevent operator's hands from being squashed during the final product stacking process.
In addition, the solution must not interfere with the manufacturing process. Working premises are
characterised by a humidity of 85% and a temperature of 25 °C. Moreover, washing with cold high-
pressure waterjets is frequent, as well as the use of alkaline detergents or acids.
Solution:
the IP69K protective enclosure, made from an acrylic PMMA tube, is an effective protection without
traps for dirt or contamination. The cap’s O’ring prevents water or dirt from entering the tube and at
the same time, prevents also internal condensation. The cable connecting the enclosure to the light
curtain is protected and fixed thanks to a PG gland that prevents water or dirt from entering the tube.
Advantages:
the use of SG2 with the IP69K enclosure ensures reliable protection under extreme environmental
conditions. Not only does the IP69K protective enclosure meet hygiene, washing resistance,
availability and safety requirements, but also ergonomic and productivity requirements, as the
protected area remains always accessible when the machine is stopped.

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Example 2: Cooling and conditioning systems
Cooling and conditioning systems, as well as automotive
equipment and components are checked inside a machine, to
detect possible leaks by a helium mass spectrometer. The
point where these parts are positioned inside the measuring
chamber requires a Type 2 protection ensuring a certain
space saving and an easy access to the protected area.
Solution:
the SG2 safety light curtain series represents the ideal
solution if the safety requirements and the application are
considered. When even just one of the light curtain beams is
interrupted, the test machine is immediately stopped.
Advantages:
the SG2 light curtain meets the customer's needs when easy access is necessary in presence of
machine stops. Easy installation, configuration and use are other advantages.
Example 3: Automatic warehouses
Operator protection in automatic warehouses.
Solution:
the SG2 safety light curtain series represents the ideal solution if the safety requirements and the
application are considered. When even just one of the light curtain beams is interrupted, the carousel
is immediately stopped.
Advantages:
the SG2 light curtain meets the customer's needs when easy access is necessary in presence of
machine stops. Easy installation, configuration and use are other advantages.

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1.5. Safety information
For a correct and safe use of the safety light curtains of the SG2 series, the following points must be
observed:
The stopping system of the machine must be electrically controlled.
This control system must be able to stop the dangerous movement of the machine within the total
machine stopping time T as per par. 1.1.3, and during all working cycle phases.
Mounting and connection of the safety light curtain must be carried out only by qualified personnel,
according to the indications included in the special sections (refer to sections 2; 3; 4; 5) and in the
applicable Standards.
The safety light curtain must be securely installed in a particular position so that access to the
dangerous zone is not possible without the interruption of the beams (see section 2 “Installation
mode”).
The personnel operating in the dangerous area must be well trained and must have adequate
knowledge of all the operating procedures of the safety light curtain.
The TEST button must be located outside the protected area because the operator must check the
protected area during all Test and Reset operations.
Please carefully read the instructions for the correct functioning before powering the light curtain.

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2. INSTALLATION MODE
2.1. Precautions to be observed for the choice and installation of the device
Make sure that the protection level assured by the SG2 device (Type 2) is compatible with the real
danger level of the machine to be controlled, according to EN 954-1 and EN13849.
The outputs (OSSD) of the ESPE must be used as machine stopping devices and not as command
devices. The machine must have its own START command.
The dimension of the smallest object to be detected must be larger than the resolution level of the
device.
The ESPE must be installed in a room complying with the technical characteristics indicated in section
10 “Technical data”.
Do not place the device near intense and/or flashing light sources and, in particular, close to receiving
unit front surface.
The presence of intense electromagnetic disturbances could affect device correct operation. This
condition shall be carefully assessed by seeking the advice of DATALOGIC AUTOMATION Technical
service.
The operating distance of the device can be reduced in presence of smog, fog or airborne dust.
A sudden change in environment temperature, with very low minimum peaks, can generate a small
condensation layer on the lenses and so jeopardise functioning.

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2.2. General information on device positioning
The safety light curtain should be carefully positioned, in order to reach a very high protection
standard. Access to the dangerous area must only be possible by passing through the protecting
safety light beams.
Fig.5a shows some examples of possible access to the machine from the top and the bottom sides.
These situations may be very dangerous and so the installation of the safety light curtain at sufficient
height in order to completely cover the access to the dangerous area (Fig.5b) becomes necessary.
Fig.5a
Fig.5b
Under standard operating conditions, machine starting must not be possible while operators are inside
the dangerous area.
NO
YES

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When the installation of the safety light curtain very near to the dangerous area is not possible, a
second light curtain must be mounted in a horizontal position in order to prevent any lateral access (as
shown in Fig.6b).
If the operator is able to enter the dangerous area, an additional mechanical protection must be
mounted to prevent the access.
Fig.6a
Fig.6b
2.2.1. Minimum installation distance
Refer to par.1.3.3. “Minimum installation distance”
NO
YES

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2.2.2. Minimum distance from reflecting surfaces
Reflecting surfaces placed near the light beams of the safety device (over, under or laterally) can
cause passive reflections. These reflections can compromise the recognition of an object inside the
controlled area.
However, if the RX receiver detects a secondary beam (reflected by the side-reflecting surface) the
object might not be detected, even if the object interrupts the main beam.
Fig. 7

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It is thus important to position the safety light curtain according to the minimum distance from reflecting
surfaces.
The minimum distance depends on:
Operating distance between emitter (TX) and receiver (RX);
Real opening angle of ESPE (EAA); in particular:
for ESPE type 2 EAA = 10° (= 5°)
Diagram of Fig. 8 shows the min. distance from the reflecting surface (Dsr), based on the operating
distance:
Fig. 8
The formula to get Dsr is the following:
Dsr (m) = 0.27 for oper. distances < 3 m
Dsr (m) = 0,5 operating distance (m) x tg 2for oper. distances 3 m
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2.2.3. Emitter and receiver orientation
The two units shall be installed parallel to each other, with the beams orthogonal respect to the
emitting and receiving directions, with the connectors positioned in the same manner.
The configurations shown in Fig. 9 must be avoided:
Fig.9
NO
NO