Rockwell Automation 440F Safedge Pressure Sensitive Safety Edge System - Manual (Page 3)

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Record of Routine Inspection And Test (see section 6.2.2 and 6.2.3)
Date Inspected By Comments
I NTRODUCTION
The Safedge sensitive edge sensing system is ideal as a safety sensor in applications such as
power operated doors, automated vehicles and moving machinery beds etc. It can provide a
continuous line of high sensitivity touch sensing along or around practically anything.
This manual covers the use of the parts of the Safedge system. If joints or corners are required,
contact your supplier. All installation work must be carried out by suitably trained and qualified person-
nel and should be in accordance with statutory requirements for safety. READ THIS MANUAL IN FULL
BEFORE INSTALLATION. After installation this manual should be retained in a safe and accessible
place. For any further assistance, please contact your supplier.
1.0 STORAGE & HANDLING
STORAGE
The Safedge control unit and Profiles should be stored within the temperature range of
- 10
°C to + 55°C.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
The Safedge control unit and Profile should be transported within the temperature range of - 10 °C
to + 55 °C and should not be subjected to any impact or heavy loads. The original packaging should be
used to give protection from excessive flexing. Always unpack carefully and avoid damage by the use
of knives etc.
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Safedge system comprises of up to 50 metres of Profile, cable connector, a terminating resistor,
“C” rail and a control unit. The control unit can monitor lengths of up to 50 metres. All Profiles have
the same principle of operation.