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
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