Applications For The Simatic Fs600 Laser Scanner; Stationary Safeguarding Of The Danger Area - Siemens SIMATIC FS600 Instruction Manual

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Applications for the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner

Due to its continuous coverage of the area, its wide range, and the ability to select
among four / eight zone pairs, the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is able to handle even
complex applications
4.1

Stationary Safeguarding of the Danger Area

The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is used to safeguard dangerous working areas at
machines and systems where both constant and variable demands are placed on the
geometrical shape of the detection zone. The aim is to prevent people from entering the
danger zone or reaching the danger point with their upper and/or lower extremities, at
the same time without impeding the production process.
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner can be mounted directly at the machine table or
on the side or in front of the machine.
SF1= Detection zone 1, activated
SF2= Detection zone 2, deactivated
WF1= Warning zone 1, activated
WF2= Warning zone 2, deactivated
Fig. 4.1-1:
Please comply with the safety notes in Chapter 3 and Chapter 5.4.7. For an example of
how to calculate detection zone measures, please refer to Chapter 5.4.8.
WF2
SF2
Danger area guarding at stationary machinery with two alternating work
areas
b
SF1
WF1
a = Emergency stop and
manual restart interlock
b = SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
a
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