• NEN EN 1760-1 : 1997 + A1 2009

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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

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    Superseded date:  26-04-2013

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Netherlands Standards

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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
        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 nol 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
        7.19 Test no. 16 - Additional coverings of top surfaces
                            of sensor(s)
        7.20 Test no. 17 - Failure due to blocking or wedging
    Annexes
    A (normative) Timing diagrams for devices with and without
        reset
    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
    C (informative) Design notes
    C.1 General conditions
    C.2 Pressure sensitive mats
    C.3 Pressure sensitive floors
    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
    E (informative) Bibliography
    ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
        addressing essential requirements or other provisions
        of EU directives

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

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    Development Note 1997 Edition Re-Issued in April 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (05/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Netherlands Standards
    Status Superseded
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