I.S. EN 1760-1:1998
Superseded
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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - PRESSURE SENSITIVE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - PART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE DESIGN AND TESTING OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE MATS AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE FLOORS
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26-04-2013
English
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)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
52
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Superseded
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| 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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