Specifications

Presence Sensing Safety Devices
Selection Flowchart
2-2
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Publication S117-CA001A-EN-P
General Principles
2-Selection
Criteria
Safety Switches Operator
Interface
Logic Power
R
Do
you need to
detect full or partial
body access?
How
often do you
need access to the
hazardous
area?
Are
there any
blind spots where
you can not see a person
in the hazardous
area?
Are
there any
blind spots where
you can not see a person
in the hazardous
area?
Can a
light curtain or
mirrors be mounted
around the
area?
Stop
initiated by
contact?
Is the hazardous area
stationary or mobile?
MobileStationary
Is the
shape of the
hazard square/
rectangular?
Gate with Interlock
Switches
Safety Edge
Laser Scanner
Laser Scanner
POC Light Curtain
Gate with
Safety Mats or
Laser Scanner
PAC Light Curtain
or Safety Mats
Laser Scanner
or Safety Mats
or
Laser Scanner
or Safety Mats
Rarely Yes
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
No
No
No
No
Frequently
Partial
Full
Ye s
No
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Curtai
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