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HSE HSG180 Application of electro-sensitive

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HSE HSG180 Application of electro-sensitive protective equipment using light curtains and light beam devices to machinery.

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ISBN: 0717615502
Published by:HSE Books
Pagination: 52 pages
Publication Date: 1999
Format: Hard Copy
Series Code: HSG 180

This guidance gives advice about electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) using active opto-electronic protection devices (AOPD) for safeguarding machinery. An AOPD is a light curtain and/or light beam device and can be used alone or in combination with other safeguards depending on the application.

Commonly used terms are defined in Appendix A of this guidance.

When using ESPEs the guidance identifies:

different functions performed
appropriate machinery application
interfacing with the machine control system

For AOPDs used for safeguarding machinery the guidance covers:

application
dimensions and disposition of light curtains or light beam devices with respect to machinery
necessary machinery characteristics and interfacing requirements
installation
use
routine inspection, testing and maintenance

Further Details:
health and safety guidance. (HSG180) (HSG 180) (HS G 180) supersedes Guidance note, plant and machinery 41 (PM 41) entitled, 'Application of photo-electric safety systems to machinery.' ISBN 0118835939

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