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These operating instructions contain the information required during the life cycle of
the TiM361S safety-related 2D LiDAR sensor (2D laser scanner).
These operating instructions must be made available to everyone who works with this
sensor.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and make sure that you understand
the content fully before working with the sensor.
1.2 Scope
These operating instructions apply to the TiM361S safety-related laser scanner (also
referred to as TiM361S, device or sensor) with part number 1090608 and the
associated safety notes, part number 8018793.
The TiM361S comes with the conformity for use within the scope of application of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the associated standards and regulations (see
also chapter 2.5).
1.3 Target groups
These operating instructions are intended for the following target groups: project
developers (planners, developers, designers), installers, electricians, safety experts
(such as CE authorized representatives, compliance officers, people who test and
approve the application), operators, and maintenance personnel.
Commissioning, operation and maintenance.
In many applications, the target groups consist of the manufacturer and the operating
entity of the machine in which the TiM361S is integrated, as follows:
Manufacturer Project developers (planners,
Installers Mounting, page 17
Electricians Commissioning , page 18
Safety experts Project planning, page 8
Target group Specific chapters of these operating
instructions1
Project planning, page 8
developers, designers)
Configuration, page 8
Technical data, page 40
Accessories, page 13
Configuration, page 8
Commissioning , page 18
Regular thorough checks,
page 38
Technical data, page 40
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Chapters not listed here are intended for all target groups. All target groups must comply with the safety notes in all of the operating
The TiM361S is a safety-related sensor suitable for the following applications:
Hazardous area protection
Hazardous point protection
Access protection
Mobile hazardous area protection (protection of mobile platforms)
The safety-related 2D LiDAR sensor must only be used within the limits of the
prescribed and specified technical data (see 10.2 Safety-related technical data,
page 41) and operating conditions at all times.
Use inconsistent with the intended use, operation beyond the technical limits, improper
modification of, or manipulation of the TiM361S, will invalidate any warranty from SICK;
in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK AG for damage and consequential
damage caused by this is excluded.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
DANGER
Risk of ineffectiveness of the protective device
Persons and parts of the body to be protected may not recognized in case of nonobservance. The TiM361S works as an indirect protective measure and cannot provide
protection from pieces thrown from the application nor from emitted radiation. Objects
within the blind zone and outside of the safety-related detection zone as well as
transparent objects will not be detected.
You must only use the sensor as an indirect protective measure.
The TiM361S is not suitable for the following applications, among others:
Outdoors
Underwater
In explosion-hazardous areas
Use beyond the technical specifications
As a safety-related sensor, the TiM361S safety-related 2D LiDAR sensor with
performance level b (PL b), Category B, according to EN ISO 13849 is only intended to
perform part of the safety function (partial safety function). In its safety function, it
provides sensor information to a downstream logic unit for further processing.
The safety function arises only in context with the target application, e.g., machine
tools, a mobile platform or service robot.
Requirements and features of the application may differ from the features and
characteristic values of the product and must be evaluated within the scope of project
planning.
2.2 Application area
The TiM361S safety-related laser scanner is intended for use as a sensor in personal
protection equipment, in mobile applications on electrically operated autonomous
platforms in industrial environments, as well as in stationary applications for access
protection and presence monitoring in industrial environments.
2.3 Requirements for the qualification of personnel
The TiM361S safety-related laser scanner must be configured, installed, connected,
commissioned and serviced only by qualified safety personnel.
Project planning
For project planning, a person is considered qualified when he/she has expertise and
experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines in the respective
area of application, and is familiar with the relevant technical rules and national work
safety regulations.
Mechanical mounting
For mechanical mounting, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the use of
the protective device on machines in the respective area of application to be able to
assess whether it is in an operationally safe state.
Electrical installation
For electrical installation, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the use of
the protective device on machines in the respective area of application to be able to
assess whether it is in an operationally safe state.
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Configuration
For configuration, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the expertise and
experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the use of the protective
device on machines in the respective area of application to be able to assess whether
it is in an operationally safe state.
Commissioning
For commissioning, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the expertise
and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the use of the
protective device on machines in the respective area of application to be able to
assess whether it is in an operationally safe state.
Regular thorough checks
For these regular thorough checks, a person is considered qualified when he/she has
the expertise and experience in the relevant field and is sufficiently familiar with the
use of the protective device on machines in the respective area of application to be
able to assess whether it is in an operationally safe state.
Operation and maintenance
For operation and maintenance, a person is considered qualified when he/she has the
expertise and experience in the relevant field, is sufficiently familiar with the use of the
protective device on machines in the respective area of application, and has been
instructed by the operating entity of the machine in the details of operation.
An operator may clean the device and carry out specific thorough checks as instructed.
The accessible radiation does not pose a danger when viewed directly for up to
100 seconds. It may pose a danger to the eyes and skin in the event of incorrect use.
Do not open the housing. Opening the housing will not switch off the laser.
Current national regulations regarding laser protection must be observed.
Electrical voltage can cause severe injury or death.
Work on electrical systems must only be performed by qualified electricians.
The power supply must be disconnected when attaching and detaching electrical
The product must only be connected to a voltage source as set out in the
National and regional regulations must be complied with.
Safety requirements relating to work on electrical systems must be complied with.
Caution
Optical radiation: Laser class 1!
Opening the housing may increase the level of risk.
Warning
Electrical voltage!
connections.
requirements in the operating instructions.
Warning
Dangerous equipotential bonding currents!
Improper grounding can lead to dangerous equipotential bonding currents, which may
in turn lead to dangerous voltages on metallic surfaces, such as the housing. Electrical
voltage can cause severe injury or death.
Work on electrical systems must only be performed by qualified electricians.
Follow the notes in the operating instructions.
Install the grounding for the product and the system in accordance with national
1 2 x straight plates with M3 x 4 mm screw (included in scope of delivery)
2 M3 threaded mounting hole, 2.8 mm deep (blind hole thread)
3 Optics cover
4 Receiving range (light inlet)
5 Transmission range (light emission)
6 Red and green LED (status displays)
7 Swivel connector unit with electrical connections
8 Micro USB port, behind the black plaster cover ("Aux interface" connection for
configuration with PC)
9 "Power/inputs and outputs" connection, 12-pin M12 male connector
10 Marking for the position of the light emission level
11 Connection (4-pin M12 female connector: not used)
12 Area in which no reflective surfaces are permitted when the device is mounted
13 Bearing marking to support alignment (90° axis)
14 270° aperture angle (visual range)
15 Internal reference target
16 Measurement origin
The following accessories are permissible for safety-related use in connection with the
TiM361S.
Mounting kit with fine adjustment (2086761)
The mounting kit acts as a bracket, incl. the option of performing fine adjustment of the
scan level, and provides impact protection. The sensor can also be mounted directly on
the bracket without the adapter plate (mechanical collision protection only).