Sentinel Plus Press Brake Guarding System Operation Manual LS-CS-M-073Page 11Original Language Version: 1.04 Released: 19/07/20172.3 Regulatory Requirements for UseThe Sentinel Plus system can be used only on hydraulic press brakes or machines deemedby relevant regulatory authorities to have equivalent functional and dynamic characteristics.Different regulatory requirements apply to the use of the Sentinel Plus system, dependingupon whether it has been factory-fitted to a new machine or retrofitted to a machine alreadyin operation.2.3.1 Requirements for Factory-Fitted Systems-Within the European UnionThe combination of a press brake and the Sentinel Plus system must:• Have been type-approved by a Notified Body and• Comply with the respective local rules and regulations in regard to machine safety andaccident prevention.2.3.2 Requirements for Factory-Fitted Systems-Outside the European UnionThe combination of a press brake and the Sentinel Plus system must comply with therelevant local regulations that apply to machine safety and accident prevention.2.3.3 Requirements for Retrofitted Systems-All LocationsThe combination of a press brake and the Sentinel Plus system must comply with therelevant local regulations that apply to machine safety and accident prevention. It mustalso receive any other approvals that may be required by the regulations governing theoperation of machinery at the location where the machine is being used.2.3.4 Equipment AlterationsAny alterations to the examined and certified combination of protective equipment andmachine are likely to void relevant approvals and certifications. Such alterations mayinclude the integration of the machine into a robot system, or the connection of the machineto an electronic data bus system.Similarly, any alteration of the Sentinel Plus system, or its bridging, or both, either in part orfull is expressly prohibited.Access to the electrical equipment cases of the machine control unit and the componentswithin them is restricted to personnel trained and authorised for this purpose by Lazer Safe.