Safety Notes; Correct Use - SICK WL18-3 Manual De Operación

Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
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Safety notes

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Correct use

3 Commissioning
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Operating instructions
Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
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Connection, mounting, and setting 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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UL: Only for use in applications in accordance with NFPA 79. These devices shall
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be protected by a 1 A fuse suitable for 30 V DC. Adapters listed by UL with connec‐
tion cables are available. Enclosure type 1.
When commissioning, protect the device from moisture and contamination.
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These operating instructions contain information required during the life cycle of
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the sensor.
The WL(F)18-3 is an opto-electronic photoelectric retro-reflective sensor (referred to as
"sensor" in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects, animals, and
persons. A reflector is required for this product to function. If the product is used for any
other purpose or modified in any way, any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become
void.
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1 Adjust the distance between the sensor and the reflector according to the corre‐
sponding diagram (x = sensing range, y = operating reserve).
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