SICK airWiper User manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
airWiper
Needs-based cleaning for outdoorScan3
Described product
airWiper
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
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Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Scope......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Target groups of these operating instructions........................................ 5
1.3 Additional information.............................................................................. 5
1.4 Symbols and document conventions...................................................... 5
2 Safety information............................................................................ 7
2.1 General safety notes................................................................................ 7
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Requirements for the qualification of personnel.................................... 7
3 Product description........................................................................... 9
3.1 Device overview........................................................................................ 9
3.2 Design and function................................................................................. 10
4 Project planning................................................................................ 11
4.1 Needs-based cleaning using the airWiper.............................................. 11
4.2 Example: situation-dependent cleaning with different intensities........ 14
4.3 Example: two-stage cleaning, triggered by warning field or contami‐
nation warning.......................................................................................... 17
4.4 Example: single-stage cleaning, triggered by small warning field or
contamination error.................................................................................. 21
4.5 Multiple safety laser scanners with airWiper.......................................... 25
5 Mounting............................................................................................. 26
5.1 Connecting the compressed air hose...................................................... 26
5.2 Detaching the compressed air hose....................................................... 26
5.3 Replacing the compressed air connection.............................................. 26
6 Maintenance...................................................................................... 28
6.1 Regular cleaning....................................................................................... 28
6.2 Maintenance of the compressed air supply........................................... 28
6.3 Regular thorough check........................................................................... 28
7 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 30
7.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 30
8 Technical data.................................................................................... 31
8.1 Data sheet................................................................................................. 31
8.2 Compressed air consumption.................................................................. 31
8.3 Dimensional drawings.............................................................................. 32
9 Ordering information........................................................................ 34
9.1 Ordering information for the airWiper kit................................................ 34
10 Annex.................................................................................................. 35
CONTENTS
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10.1 Example: Compressed air supply with compressor................................ 35
11 List of figures..................................................................................... 37
12 List of tables....................................................................................... 38
CONTENTS
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1 About this document
1.1 Scope
Product
This document applies to the following products:
•Product code: airWiper
Document identification
Document part number:
•This document: 8027429
•Available language versions of this document: 8027361
You can find the current version of all documents at www.sick.com.
Other documents relevant for the product
Table 1: Available documents
Document Title Part number
Operating instructions outdoorScan3 Core I/O 8023150
Operating instructions outdoorScan3 – EtherNet/IP™ 8023153
1.2 Target groups of these operating instructions
Some sections of these operating instructions are intended for certain target groups.
However, the entire operating instructions are relevant for intended use of the product.
Table 2: Target groups and selected sections of these operating instructions
Target group Sections of these operating instructions
Project developers (planners, developers,
designers)
"Project planning", page 11
"Technical data", page 31
Installers "Mounting", page 26
Safety experts (such as CE authorized repre‐
sentatives, compliance officers, people who
test and approve the application)
"Project planning", page 11
"Technical data", page 31
Operators "Troubleshooting", page 30
Maintenance personnel "Maintenance", page 28
"Troubleshooting", page 30
1.3 Additional information
www.sick.com
The following information is available on the Internet:
•Data sheets and application examples
•CAD data and dimensional drawings
•Certificates (e.g. EU declaration of conformity)
•Guide for Safe Machinery Six steps to a safe machine
1.4 Symbols and document conventions
The following symbols and conventions are used in this document:
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Safety notes and other notes
DANGER
Indicates a situation presenting imminent danger, which will lead to death or serious
injuries if not prevented.
WARNING
Indicates a situation presenting possible danger, which may lead to death or serious
injuries if not prevented.
CAUTION
Indicates a situation presenting possible danger, which may lead to moderate or minor
injuries if not prevented.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation presenting possible danger, which may lead to property damage if
not prevented.
NOTE
Indicates useful tips and recommendations.
Instructions to action
bThe arrow denotes instructions to action.
1. The sequence of instructions for action is numbered.
2. Follow the order in which the numbered instructions are given.
✓The check mark denotes the result of an instruction.
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2 Safety information
2.1 General safety notes
Product integration
DANGER
The product can not offer the expected protection if it is integrated incorrectly.
bPlan the integration of the product in accordance with the machine requirements
(project planning).
bImplement the integration of the product in accordance with the project planning.
Mounting and electrical installation
DANGER
Death or severe injury due to electrical voltage and/or an unexpected startup of the
machine
bMake sure that the machine is (and remains) disconnected from the voltage
supply during mounting and electrical installation.
bMake sure that the dangerous state of the machine is and remains switched off.
Repairs and modifications
DANGER
Improper work on the product
A modified product may not offer the expected protection if it is integrated incorrectly.
bApart from the procedures described in this document, do not repair, open, manip‐
ulate or otherwise modify the product.
2.2 Intended use
The intended use of the safety laser scanner is described in the operating instructions
of the safety laser scanner.
The airWiper is used to clean water droplets off the optics cover.
2.3 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The product must be configured, installed, connected, commissioned, and serviced by
qualified safety personnel only.
Project planning
You need safety expertise to implement safety functions and select suitable products
for that purpose. You need expert knowledge of the applicable standards and regula‐
tions.
Mounting, electrical installation and commissioning
You need suitable expertise and experience. You must be able to assess if the machine
is operating safely.
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Operation and maintenance
You need suitable expertise and experience. You must be instructed in machine oper‐
ation by the machine operator. For maintenance, you must be able to assess if the
machine is operating safely.
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3 Product description
3.1 Device overview
Overview
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Figure 1: Device overview
1Mounting kit 3
2outdoorScan3
3airWiper
4Compressed air connection B2
5Compressed air connection A2
6Splash guard
7Compressed air connection A1
8Compressed air connection B1
9Weather protection hood
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3.2 Design and function
Overview
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Figure 2: Safety laser scanner with airWiper
1outdoorScan3
2airWiper
3Air nozzle
4Air blasts on the curved part of the optics cover (channel B)
5Air blasts on the base (channel A)
6Compressed air connection A1
7Compressed air connection B1
Design
The airWiper is mounted on the safety laser scanner as an accessory. On the inside
and underneath are air nozzles through which compressed air is directed at the optics
cover.
The nozzles on the inside, and the inner air nozzles underneath are used for cleaning
the base. They are supplied with compressed air via the compressed air connections
A1 and A2 (channel A). The outer air nozzles underneath are used to clean the curved
part of the optics cover. They are supplied with compressed air via compressed air
connections B1 and B2 (channel B).
The compressed air connections of a channel are not connected to each other. Connec‐
tions 1 and 2 of each channel must be supplied with compressed air together, e.g., via
a T-connector.
The compressed air supply, controller, valves, etc. are not part of the airWiper. These
are additionally required.
Function
Compressed air lines are connected to the compressed air connections. When the
optics cover needs to be cleaned, compressed air is passed through the lines. Com‐
pressed air exits through the air nozzles and blows water droplets off the optics cover.
Further topics
•"Example: Compressed air supply with compressor", page 35
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