7 - Positioning pf pressure-sensitive mats or floors

Last edit: 03/03/2023

The minimum width of pressure-sensitive mats/floors shall be ≥ 750 mm to prevent the possibility of easy stepping over without actuation of the device.
The minimum distance, S, in millimetres, from tha hazard zone to the outermost edge of the detection zone of the protective device, shall be calculated using Equation:

S=(1600×T)+1200

If the protective device is mounted on a step or raised platform, then the minimum distance may be reduced by 0,4H where H is the height of the step in millimetres.

S=(1600×T)+(1200-0,4H)

8 – Two-hand control devices

Index

EN ISO 13855: Positioning of safeguards 5 – General equations for the calculation of the overall system stopping performance and minimum distances 6.2 – Detection zone orthogonal to the direction of approach 6.3 – Detection zone parallel to the direction of approach 6.5 – Addresing possible circumventing of electro-sensitive protective equipment by reaching over the detection zone 7 – Positioning pf pressure-sensitive mats or floors 8 – Two-hand control devices 9 – Interlocking guards without guard locking