Sick Light Curtain Safety Distance

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Sick light curtain safety distance. The new generation of detec safety light curtains is ideal for the protection of hazardous areas entrances and hazardous points. This minimum safety distance is based on the stopping ability of the machine and a hand speed constant. The minimum safety distance is defined as the minimum distance from the light curtain s plane of light to the closest hazard or danger point where the operator could reach into the hazard. Calculating the safety distance according to iso 13855.
Safety light curtains reliably and cost effectively protect against access into hazardous points and areas. Depending on the variant different machine functions are integrated or can be selected via safe control solutions. Ansi minimum safety distance d s calculation. These distances are defined in standards such as iso 13855.
Intelligent and state of the art technologies such as nfc and io link offer completely new possibilities for comprehensive diagnosis fast installation and performing automation functions. When installing a light curtain be sure to provide the safety distance minimum distance determined by sources such as the standards regulations and laws of the country or area in which the light curtain will be used. A safety professional can help you determine the stopping time t s of your machine. Then use the following formula to calculate the minimum safety distance for your application.