Sensors/switches/locks
Why should you use sensors/switches?
- To supervise doors and hatches around dangerous machines.
- To monitor the position of a machine.
- To manage the safety in harsh environments.
Eden - highest safety level and reliability
Our recommendation is to use the Eden sensor because it is the safest and most reliable solution. The Eden sensor is a non-contact switch and has a dynamic function. Also it is possible to connect up to 30 Eden sensors in series and still achieve PL e according to 13849-1.
What requirements should one have on sensors/switches?
The sensor/switch shall be reliable from both the safety and production point of view.
- A person must be able to trust that dangerous movements and functions are safely stopped by the sensors/switches.
- From the production point of view unintentional stops should be avoided.
- Standard EN ISO 13 855 now includes requirements for safety distances for interlocked doors without locking function.