Operating Instructions
Non-Contact Safety Switch CES-AP-C.2-…
3. Description of the safety function
Devices from this series feature the following safety functions:
Monitoring of the guard position
(interlocking device according to EN ISO 14119)
Ì Safety function:
-The safety outputs are switched off when the guard is open (see chapter 6.4. Switching states on page 7).
Ì Safety characteristics: category, Performance Level, PFH
D
(see chapter 11. Technical data on page 17).
4. Exclusion of liability and warranty
In case of failure to comply with the conditions for correct use stated above, or if the safety regulations are not followed, or if any servicing is not performed as required, liability will be excluded and the warranty void.
5. General safety precautions
Safety switches fulfill personnel protection functions. Incorrect installation or tampering can lead to fatal injuries to personnel.
Check the safe function of the guard particularly
Ì after any setup work
Ì after the replacement of a system component
Ì after an extended period without use
Ì after every fault
Independent of these checks, the safe function of the guard should be checked at suitable intervals as part of the maintenance schedule.
WARNING
Danger to life due to improper installation or due to bypassing (tampering). Safety components fulfill a personnel protection function.
Ì Safety components must not be bypassed, turned away, removed or otherwise rendered ineffective. On this topic pay attention in particular to the measures for reducing the possibility of bypassing according to EN ISO 14119:2013, section 7.
Ì The switching operation must be triggered only by actuators designated for this purpose.
Ì Prevent bypassing by means of replacement actuators (only for multicode evaluation). For this purpose, restrict access to actuators and to keys for releases, for example.
Ì Mounting, electrical connection and setup only by authorized personnel possessing the following knowledge:
-specialist knowledge in handling safety components
-knowledge about the applicable EMC regulations
-knowledge about the applicable regulations on operational safety and accident prevention.
Important!
Prior to use, read the operating instructions and keep these in a safe place. Ensure the operating instructions are always available during mounting, setup and servicing. EUCHNER cannot provide any warranty in relation to the readability of the CD for the storage period required. For this reason you should archive a printed copy of the operating instructions. You can download the operating instructions from www.euchner.com.
6 (Translation of the original operating instructions) 2105360-10-07/19
