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I.S. EN 1760-1:1998

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

SAFETY OF MACHINERY - PRESSURE SENSITIVE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - PART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE DESIGN AND TESTING OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE MATS AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE FLOORS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-04-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1998

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Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Actuating force
  4.3 Response time
  4.4 Static loading
  4.5 Number of operations
  4.6 The output state of the sensor
  4.7 Response of output signal switching device(s)
       to the actuating force
  4.8 Access for maintenance
  4.9 Adjustments
  4.10 Connections
  4.11 Environmental conditions
  4.12 Power supply
  4.13 Electrical equipment
  4.14 Enclosure
  4.15 Categories for safety-related parts of control
       systems according to EN 954
  4.16 Sensor fixings
  4.17 Tripping
  4.18 Slipperiness and softness of the sensor top surfaces
  4.19 Additional coverings of top surfaces of sensor(s)
  4.20 Failure due to a blocking or wedging
5 Marking
6 Information for use
  6.1 General
  6.2 Instructions for use
7 Testing
  7.1 General
  7.2 Sensor test sample
  7.3 Test pieces for load tests
  7.4 Test no. 1 - Actuating force
  7.5 Test no. 2 - Response time
  7.6 Test no. 3 - Static loading
  7.7 Test no. 4 - Number of operations
  7.8 Test no. 5 - Output state of the sensor
  7.9 Test no. 6 - Response of output signal switching
                    device to the actuating force
  7.10 Test no. 7 - Access for maintenance
  7.11 Test no. 8 - Adjustments
  7.12 Test no. 9 - Connections
  7.13 Test no. 10 - Environmental conditions
  7.14 Test no. 11 - Electrical power supply
  7.15 Test no. 12 - Electrical equipment
  7.16 Test no. 13 - Enclosure
  7.17 Test no. 14 - Categories for safety-related parts
                     of control systems according to
                     EN 954
  7.18 Test no. 15 - Slipperiness and softness of the
                     sensor top surfaces
  7.19 Test no. 16 - Additional coverings of top surfaces
                     of sensor(s)
  7.20 Test no. 17 - Failure due to blocking or wedging
Annex A (normative) Timing diagrams for devices with and without
        reset
Annex B (informative) Application notes
      B.1 Mounting surface (location)
      B.2 Size of the sensor
      B.3 Selection criteria
      B.4 Comparison between good and poor installation design
Annex C (informative) Design notes
      C.1 General conditions
      C.2 Pressure sensitive mats
      C.3 Pressure sensitive floors
Annex D (informative) Installation, commissioning and test
      D.1 General
      D.2 Installation
      D.3 Commissioning
      D.4 Regular inspection and tests
      D.5 Tests after maintenance
Annex E (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC

Defines requirements for pressure sensitive mats and floors normally actuated by the feet for use as safety devices to protect persons from dangerous machinery.

DevelopmentNote
1998 Edition Re-issued in June 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (06/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
52
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 1760-1:2009-08 Identical
UNI EN 1760-1 : 2009 Identical
DIN EN 1760-1:1997-09 Identical
EN 1760-1:1997+A1:2009 Identical
BS EN 1760-1 : 1998 Identical
UNE-EN 1760-1:1998 Identical

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