
1 General safety notes
■Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
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Connection, mounting, and configuration may only be performed by trained
specialists.
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Not a safety component in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive.
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When commissioning, protect the device from moisture and contamination.
■These operating instructions contain information required during the life cycle of
the sensor.
2 Notes on UL approval
Blue housing types (Zxx18-1xxxxx ... Zxx18-9xxxxx):
•Type 1 enclosure
Clear housing types (Zxx18-Axxxxx ... Zxx18-Jxxxxx):
•Type 1 enclosure
•Class 2 power supply required
3 Intended use
The ZSE18 is an opto-electronic through-beam photoelectric sensor (referred to as
“sensor” in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects, animals, and
persons. A sender (ZSO18) and a receiver (ZEO18) are required for operation. If the
product is used for any other purpose or modified in any way, any warranty claim
against SICK AG shall become void.
4 Operating and status indicators
Figure 1: Status indicators
1LED indicator (green): power
2LED indicator (orange): light received
5 Mounting
Mount sensors (sender and receiver) using suitable mounting brackets (see the SICK
range of accessories). Align the sender and receiver with each other.
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