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Operating instructions
Safety light curtain/safety light grid
SLC440AS
SLG440AS
EN
1.4 Appropriate use
The products described in these operating instructions are developed to
execute safety-related functions as part of an entire plant or machine. It
is the responsibility of the manufacturer of a machine or plant to ensure
the correct functionality of the entire machine or plant.
The safety switchgear must be exclusively used in accordance with
the versions listed below or for the applications authorised by the
manufacturer. Detailed information regarding the range of applications
can be found in the chapter "Product description".
1.5 General safety instructions
The user must observe the safety instructions in this operating
instructions manual, labelled with the caution or warning symbol above,
the country-specific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety
regulations and accident prevention rules.
Further technical information can be found in the Schmersal
catalogues or in the online catalogue on the Internet:
www.schmersal.net.
The information contained in this operating instructions manual is
provided without liability and is subject to technical modifications. There
are no residual risks, provided that the safety instructions as well as
the instructions regarding mounting, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are observed.
Additional measures could be required to ensure that the system
does not present a dangerous breakdown, when other forms of light
beams are available in a special application (e.g. use of wireless
control devices on cranes, radiation of welding sparks or effects of
stroboscopic lights).
1.6 Warning about misuse
In case of improper use or manipulation of the safety switch-
gear, personal hazards or damages to machinery or plant
components cannot be excluded when safety switchgear
is used. The relevant requirements of the standards
EN ISO 13855 and EN ISO 13857 must be observed.
Only if the information described in this operating instructions
manual are realised correctly, the safety function and therefore
the compliance with the Machinery Directive is maintained.
1.7 Exclusion of liability
We shall accept no liability for damages and malfunctions resulting from
defective mounting or failure to comply with this operating instructions
manual. The manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages
resulting from the use of unauthorised spare parts or accessories.
For safety reasons, invasive work on the device as well as arbitrary
repairs, conversions and modifications to the device are strictly
forbidden; the manufacturer shall accept no liability for damages
resulting from such invasive work, arbitrary repairs, conversions and/or
modifications to the device.
2. Product description
2.1 Destination and use
The SLC/SLG440AS is a non-contact, self-testing safety guard which
is used for the protection of hazardous points, hazardous areas and
machine accesses. If one or more light beams are interrupted, the
hazardous movement must be stopped.
The user must evaluate and design the safety chain in
accordance with the relevant standards and the required
safety level.
The entire concept of the control system, in which the
safety component is integrated, must be validated to the
relevant standards.
An AS-Interface Safety at Work component functions on the basis of
an individual code generator (8 x 4 bit). This safety code is cyclically
transmitted over the AS-i network and monitored by a safety monitor.
2.2 Ordering code
This operating instructions manual applies to the following types:
SLC440AS-ER-
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➁
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No. Option Description
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xxxx Protection field heights in mm available lengths:
0170, 0250, 0330, 0410, 0490, 0570, 0650,
0730, 0810, 0890, 0970, 1050, 1130, 1210,
1290, 1370, 1450, 1530*, 1610*, 1690*, 1770*
➁
14 Resolution 14 mm with a range of 0.3 m … 7 m
30 Resolution 30 mm with a range of 0.3 m … 10 m
➂
A Option: Beam coding A
* only for resolution 30 mm
SLG440AS-ER-
➀
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➁
No. Option Description
➀
xxxx-xx Distance between outermost beams:
0500-02 500 mm, 2-beam
0800-03 800 mm, 3-beam
0900-04 900 mm, 4-beam
➁
A Option: Beam coding A
2.3 Special versions
For special versions, which are not listed in the order code, these
specifications apply accordingly, provided that they correspond to the
standard version.
2.4 Scope of delivery and accessories
2.4.1 Accessories included in delivery
Mounting kit MS-1100
The kit comprises 4 rotating mounting angles and 8 mounting screws
for fixing to the end caps.
MSD5 spacer
The kit comprises 2 spacers and is included in delivery as of a
protection field height of 1050 mm. Mounting recommended in case of
vibrations.
2.4.2 Optional accessories
Centre support MS-1110
Consisting of 2 steel brackets and 4 spacers
MSD4 Vibration damper
Kit consisting of: 8 vibration dampers 15 x 20 mm, 8 M5 cylinder head
screws with hexagon socket, 8 spring washers. Mounting using MS-
1100. The MSD4 vibration damper kit is recommend to be used for
damping vibrations and oscillations on the SLC/SLG. For applications
with higher mechanical stresses, e.g. presses, punching machines, we
recommend the MSD4 kit. In this way, the availability of the SLC/SLG is
increased.
Test rod PLS
The test rod is used for testing the protection field.
Adapter cable for parameter setting
Item NoDesignation Description Length
1030005659 KA-0975 Y-distributor with
command device
1 m