Last edit: 03/03/2023
The minim distance from the nearest edge of the opening of the interlocking guard without guard locking to the hazard zone shall be calculated using Equation:
S=(K×T)+C
Where:
K: 1600 mm/s
C: is a safety distance taken from Table 4 or Table 5 of ISO 13857:2008
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