2 8540581 - 29/09/2010 - Rev.10 This symbol stands by a very important warning concerning the safety of persons.Its non-observance can cause a very serious risk for the exposed personnel.INTRODUCTIONThe ADMIRAL AX BK photoelectric barrier is a multi-beam optoelectronic safety system. Itbelongs to the family of Type 4 electrosensitive devices for the protection of personnelexposed to risks arising from the use of hazardous machinery or plant, according tostandards IEC 61496-1,2 and EN 61496-1.ADMIRAL AX BK is available in two different versions :The ADMIRAL AX BK is a type 4 light curtain, consisting of an Emitter plus Receiver, thatintegrates the floating blanking function.The ADMIRAL AX BK is also available in a Master-Slave configuration.A diagnostic display available on Emitter and Receiver provides the necessary informationfor a correct use of the device and the evaluation of the possible operation defects.ADMIRAL AX BK is ideal for the protection of :Bending presses, presses, die cutting machines, punching machines, cutting and shearingmachines, assembly lines, palletization lines, etc. If necessary, for any safety-related problems contact the competent safetyauthorities or industrial associations in the country of use. For applications in the food industry, please contact the manufacturer to ensure thatthe barrier contains materials that are compatible with the chemical agents utilized.The protective function of the optoelectronic devices is not effective in the following cases: If the machine stopping control cannot be actuated electrically and it is not possibleto stop all dangerous machine movements immediately and at any time during theoperating cycle. If the machine generates dangerous situations due to material being expelled orfalling from overhead.