Safety; Function Overview; Intended Use; Safety Notes - Balluff BLA D-Serie Betriebsanleitung

BLA Series D
Balluff Light Array
2

Safety

2.1

Function overview

– Parallel laser light band
– Light band width :
BLA version
BLA 100D
BLA 72D
BLA 50D
BLA 32D
Tab. 2-1: Light band width
– CCD technology permits simultaneous detection of
multiple edges
– Can be used even over large emitter-receiver distances
(recommended maximum distance: 2 m)
– Data output
Standard version
IO-Link version
Tab. 2-2: Data output
– Can be used for precision web edge guiding
– Simultaneous output of diameter and position of
objects
– Distinguishes up to 6 different objects
– Counting the number of objects in the light band
– Operating hours counter
– Display of the maintenance interval
2.2

Intended use

Installation and startup may only be performed by trained
specialists with basic electrical knowledge.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible
hazards and institute the appropriate safety measures due
to their professional training, knowledge, and experience
as well as their understanding of the relevant conditions
pertaining to the work to be done.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that local safety
regulations are observed.
In particular the operator must take steps to ensure that a
defect in the Light Array is not able to result in hazards to
persons or damage to equipment.
When defects or non-clearable faults occur in the Light
Array, it should be taken out of service and secured
against unauthorized use.
2.3

Safety notes

– Read this user's guide carefully and in full before
starting up the device.
– These devices are not safety components as defined
by the EC Machinery Directive. They may not be used
when the safety of persons or machines depends on
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Light band width
97.5 mm
73.1 mm
48.8 mm
32.5 mm
Two independently configurable
analog output values switchable
as current or voltage output and
additionally three switching
outputs
Only IO-Link
the function of the device.
– Accident prevention regulations and local prevailing
legal provisions must be observed.
– Installation, connection and startup are to be perfor-
med only by specialized personnel. The Technical Data
must be observed!
– Do not look directly into the light source – risk of glare
and eye irritation! Install the sensor such that it is not
possible to look directly into the light source!
– Laser Class I according to DIN EN 60825-1:2015-07
– Do not use in explosion hazard areas! Danger of
ignition!
– The devices must be protected against moisture and
contamination during hookup, startup and operation. In
particular keep the entrance and exit windows for the
light band clear.
– The devices must be continually protected against
mechanical effects such as impacts and vibration.
– The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to
faulty use. The manufacturer's warranty shall be void if
a unit is opened.
– Take the Light Array out of service if a non-clearable
error should occur.
2.4

Explanation of the warnings

Always observe the warnings in these instructions and the
measures described to avoid hazards.
The warnings used here contain various signal words and
are structured as follows:
NOTICE!
Identifies a hazard that could damage or destroy the
product.
2.5

Disposal

Observe the national regulations for disposal.
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on the product page.