Specifications

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Presence Sensing Safety Devices
MatGuard™ Mats
2-99
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Publication S117-CA001A-EN-P
General1-Principles2-Safety Mats3-Safety Switches4-Operator
Interface
5-Logic
Mat System
When more than one mat is needed to protect an area, use the dimensions below to determine how large of an area is covered.
PLEASE SUPPLY A SKETCH LAYOUT FOR
MULTIPLE MATS
When calculating the overall area of layout add ‘
X
’, ‘
Y
’ &
‘
Z
’ to allow for Perimeter trim and joints.
Active Uniting Trim
When pressure is applied, the uniting
trim causes the mat to deflect and
change state, therefore giving all over
sensitivity even on the joints.
(
Z
) - Add 53.5 mm (2.1 in) for
Standard Perimeter Trim or
99.5 mm (3.9 in) for channel
trim.
(
Y
) - Add 10 mm (0.4 in) for joint
(
X
) Dim A or B (
X
) Dim A or B
(
Z
) - Add 52 mm (2.0 in)
for Standard Perimeter
Trim or 99.5 mm (3.9 in)
for channel trim.
Overall size
Standard Perimeter Trim
Internal and External Corners Channel Dimensions
43
(1.7)
43
(1.7)
53.5
(2.1)
53.5 (2.1)
96
(3.8)
96 (3.8)
14
(0.55)
11
(0.43)
14 (0.55)
Standard perimeter trim holds three standard 2-wire mat
cables or 2 4-wire cables. The equivalent of two cables are
needed when connecting two mats in series.
6
Perimeter Trim with Cable Channel
Internal and External Corners Channel Dimensions
99.5
(3.9)
44.5
(1.8)
44.5
(1.8)
144
(5.7)
99.5 (3.9)
144 (5.7)
42.2 (1.66)
14
(0.55)
9.2
(0.36)
Cable channel trim holds up to 8 standard 2-wire mats
cables or 7 4-wire cables even when going around corners.
Dimensions are shown in mm (in.). Dimensions are not intended to be used for installation purposes.
Approximate Dimensions
IMPORTANT
Use the Distance Calculation on page 2-92 to ensure adequate coverage around the hazard.