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I.S. EN 1760-2:2001

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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 2: GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE DESIGN AND TESTING OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE EDGES AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE BARS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-04-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2001

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Effective sensing surface
  4.2 Actuating force
  4.3 Pre-travel
  4.4 Overtravel
  4.5 Working travel
  4.6 Force-travel relationship(s)
  4.7 Minimum operating speed
  4.8 Number of operations
  4.9 Sensor output
  4.10 Response of output signal switching device to the
       actuating force
  4.11 Reset function
  4.12 Environmental conditions
  4.13 Power supply variation
  4.14 Electrical equipment
  4.15 Pneumatic equipment
  4.16 Hydraulic equipment
  4.17 Enclosure
  4.18 Additional coverings for sensors
  4.19 Access
  4.20 Categories according to EN 954-1
  4.21 Adjustments
  4.22 Sensor fixing and mechanical strength
  4.23 Recovery after deformation
  4.24 Connections
  4.25 Sharp corners, sharp edges and rough surfaces
  4.26 Mechanical features
  4.27 Inhibition and blocking
5 Marking
6 Information for selection and use
  6.1 General
  6.2 Essential data for the selection of a suitable device(s)
  6.3 Information for use
7 Verification of requirements
  7.1 Test samples
  7.2 Test pieces
  7.3 Test number 1: Safety-related data for selection,
       installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
       of a suitable device(s)
  7.4 Test number 2: Mounting orientations of sensors
  7.5 Test number 3: Actuating force
  7.6 Test number 4: Force-travel relationship(s)
  7.7 Test number 5: Number of operations
  7.8 Test number 6: Output state of the sensor and the output
       signal switching device
  7.9 Test number 7: Response of output signal switching device
       to the actuating force, the reset and the state of the power
       supply
  7.10 Test number 8: Environmental tests
  7.11 Test number 9: Power supply variation
  7.12 Test number 10: Electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
  7.13 Test number 11: Enclosure
  7.14 Test number 12: Additional coverings for sensors
  7.15 Test number 13: Access
  7.16 Test number 14: Category(ies)
  7.17 Test number 15: Adjustments
  7.18 Test number 16: Sensor fixing
  7.19 Test number 17: Recovery after deformation
  7.20 Test number 18: Connections
  7.21 Test number 19: Sharp corners, sharp edges and rough surfaces
  7.22 Test number 20: Mechanical features
  7.23 Test number 21: Marking
  7.24 Test number 22: Information for selection and use
  7.25 Test number 23: Inhibition and blocking
Annex A (normative) Timing diagrams for devices with and without
        reset
Annex B (informative) Explanatory notes
Annex C (informative) Notes to the machinery manufacturer/user
      C.1 Introduction
      C.2 Selection of suitable devices
Annex D (informative) Design notes
      D.1 General
      D.2 Pressure sensitive edges
      D.3 Pressure sensitive bars
Annex E (informative) Application notes
      E.1 Sensor mounting
      E.2 Environmental considerations
      E.3 Sensor positioning
Annex F (informative) Installation, commissioning and test
      F.1 System information
      F.2 Commissioning
      F.3 Regular inspection and tests
      F.4 Inspection and tests after maintenance
Annex G (informative) General considerations for systems meeting
        category 2 according to EN 954-1
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
         EU directives
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography

Applicable to pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars used to detect persons or parts of persons who may be exposed to danger such as hazardous moving parts.

DevelopmentNote
2001 Edition Re-issued in June 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (06/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
64
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded

Standards Relationship
BS EN 1760-2 : 2001 Identical
UNE-EN 1760-2:2001 Identical
DIN EN 1760-2:2001-07 Identical
UNI EN 1760-2 : 2009 Identical
DIN EN 1760-2:2009-08 Identical
EN 1760-2:2001+A1:2009 Identical

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