SIST EN 61496-1:2014

Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General requirements and tests

IEC 61496-1:2012 specifies general requirements for the design, construction and testing of non-contact electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) designed specifically to detect persons as part of a safety related system. Special attention is directed to functional and design requirements that ensure an appropriate safety-related performance is achieved. An ESPE may include optional safety-related functions, the requirements for which are given in Annex A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004 and its amendment 1 (2007). The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows: The design, test and verification requirements have been updated to make them consistent with the latest standards for functional safety and EMC.

Sicherheit von Maschinen - Berührungslos wirkende Schutzeinrichtungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen

Sécurité des machines - Equipements de protection électro-sensibles - Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et essais

La CEI 61496-1:2012 définit les prescriptions générales de conception, de construction et d'essai des équipements de protection électro-sensibles (ESPE) sans contact spécifiquement conçus pour détecter des personnes au sein d'un système relatif à la sécurité. Une attention particulière est portée sur les prescriptions de fonctionnement et de conception assurant que le niveau de sécurité approprié est atteint. Un ESPE peut proposer des fonctions optionnelles, liées à la sécurité: les prescriptions pour celles-ci sont énumérées en Annexe A. Cette troisième édition de la CEI 61496-1 annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2004 et son amendement 1 (2007). Par rapport à l'édition précédente, les changements majeurs sont les suivants: les exigences de conception, d'essai et de vérification ont été mises à jour pour les rendre cohérentes avec les normes les plus récentes relatives à la sécurité fonctionnelle et à la CEM (compatibilité électromagnétique).

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General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 16-Feb-2014
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-2023
• ICS: 13.110 - Safety of machinery
• ICS: 31.260 - Optoelectronics. Laser equipment
• Technical Committee: MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-May-2023
• Due Date: 22-Jun-2023
• Completion Date: 31-May-2023
• Directive: 2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Ref Project: EN 61496-1:2013 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General requirements and tests

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 61496-1:2005 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment -- Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaces: SIST EN 61496-1:2005/A1:2009 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment -- Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN IEC 61496-1:2020 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 61496-1:2020)
• Effective Date: 29-Sep-2020
• Corrected By: SIST EN 61496-1:2014/AC:2015 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 05-Dec-2017

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Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General
requirements and tests
Sicherheit von Maschinen - Berührungslos wirkende Schutzeinrichtungen - Teil 1:
Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Sécurité des machines - Equipements de protection électro-sensibles - Partie 1:
Prescriptions générales et essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61496-1:2013
ICS:
13.110 Varnost strojev Safety of machinery
31.260 Optoelektronika, laserska Optoelectronics. Laser
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61496-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.110; 29.260.99 Supersedes EN 61496-1:2004

English version
Safety of machinery -
Electro-sensitive protective equipment -
Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 61496-1:2012)
Sécurité des machines -  Sicherheit von Maschinen -
Equipements de protection électro- Berührungslos wirkende
sensibles - Schutzeinrichtungen -
Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et essais Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und
(CEI 61496-1:2012) Prüfungen
(IEC 61496-1:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-05-10. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

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Ref. No. EN 61496-1:2013 E
Foreword
The text of document 44/615/CDV, future edition 3 of IEC 61496-1, prepared by IEC/TC 44 "Safety of
machinery - Electrotechnical aspects" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61496-1:2013.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2014-05-29
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2015-05-10
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61496-1:2004.

The design, test and verification requirements have been updated to make them consistent with the latest
standards for functional safety and EMC.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61496-1:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60812 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60812.
IEC 61025 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61025.

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to i nternational publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are

indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60068-2-6 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-6 -
Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration
(sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-27 -
Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance:
Shock
IEC 60204-1 (mod) 2005 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of EN 60204-1 2006
+ A1 2008 machines - + corr. February 2010
Part 1: General requirements + A1 2009

IEC 60445 - Basic and safety principles for man-machine EN 60445 -
interface, marking and identification -
Identification of equipment terminals,
conductor terminations and conductors

IEC 60447 - Basic and safety principles for man-machine EN 60447 -
interface, marking and identification -
Actuating principles
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures - -
(IP Code)
IEC 60947-1 2007 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-1 2007
+ A1 2010 Part 1: General rules + A1 2011

IEC 61000-4-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-2 -
Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity
test
IEC 61000-4-3 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-3 -
Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-4 2004 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-4 2004
Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst
immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-5 2006
Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques - Surge immunity test

IEC 61000-4-6 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-6 -
Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques - Immunity to conducted
disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields
IEC 61000-6-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-6-2 -
Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for
industrial environments
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61131-2 2007 Programmable controllers - EN 61131-2 2007
Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests

IEC 61508 Series Functional safety of EN 61508 Series
electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems
IEC/TS 62046 - Safety of machinery - Application of protective CLC/TS 62046 -
equipment to detect the presence of persons

IEC 62061 - Safety of machinery - Functional safety of EN 62061 -
safety-related electrical, electronic and
programmable electronic control systems

ISO 9001 - Quality management systems - Requirements EN ISO 9001 -

ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for EN ISO 12100 2010
design - Risk assessment and risk reduction

ISO 13849-1 - Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of EN ISO 13849-1 -
control systems -
Part 1: General principles for design

ISO 13849-2 2003 Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of EN ISO 13849-2 2008
control systems -
Part 2: Validation
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Annex ZZ
(informative)
Coverage of Essential Requirements of EU Directives

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers only the
following essential requirement out of those given in annex I of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC:

- 1.2.1
- 1.4.3
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.

WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.
IEC 61496-1 ®
Edition 3.0 2012-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment –

Part 1: General requirements and tests

Sécurité des machines – Equipements de protection électro-sensibles –

Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et essais

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
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CODE PRIX
ICS 13.110; 29.260.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-0061-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Functional, design and environmental requirements . 13
4.1 Functional requirements . 13
4.1.1 Normal operation . 13
4.1.2 Sensing function . 13
4.1.3 Types of ESPE . 13
4.1.4 Types and required safety performance . 14
4.1.5 Required PL or SIL and corresponding ESPE type . 14
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4.2 Design requirements . 14
4.2.1 Electrical supply . 14
4.2.2 Fault detection requirements . 15
4.2.3 Electrical equipment of the ESPE . 16
4.2.4 Output signal switching devices (OSSD) . 17
4.2.5 Indicator lights and displays . 19
4.2.6 Adjustment means . 20
4.2.7 Disconnection of electrical assemblies . 20
4.2.8 Non-electrical components . 20
4.2.9 Common cause failures . 20
4.2.10 Programmable or complex integrated circuits . 20
4.2.11 Software, programming, functional design of integrated circuits . 20
4.3 Environmental requirements . 21
4.3.1 Ambient air temperature range and humidity . 21
4.3.2 Electrical disturbances. 21
4.3.3 Mechanical environment . 23
4.3.4 Enclosures . 24
5 Testing . 24
5.1 General . 24
5.1.1 Type tests . 24
5.1.2 Test conditions . 25
5.1.3 Test results . 26
5.2 Functional tests . 26
5.2.1 Sensing function . 26
5.2.2 Response time . 26
5.2.3 Limited functional tests . 27
5.2.4 Periodic test . 28
5.2.5 Indicator lights and displays . 28
5.2.6 Means of adjustment . 28
5.2.7 Rating of components . 28
5.2.8 Output signal switching devices (OSSD) . 28
5.3 Performance testing under fault conditions . 29
5.3.1 General . 29
5.3.2 Type 1 ESPE . 29

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5.3.3 Type 2 ESPE . 29
5.3.4 Type 3 ESPE . 29
5.3.5 Type 4 ESPE . 30
5.4 Environmental tests . 30
5.4.1 Rated supply voltage . 30
5.4.2 Ambient temperature variation and humidity . 30
5.4.3 Effects of electrical disturbances . 31
5.4.4 Mechanical influences . 33
5.4.5 Enclosures . 33
5.5 Validation of programmable or complex integrated circuits . 33
5.5.1 General . 33
5.5.2 Complex or programmable integrated circuits . 34
5.5.3 Software, programming, functional design of integrated circuits . 34
5.5.4 Test results analysis statement . 34
6 Marking for identification and for safe use . 34
6.1 General . 34
6.2 ESPE supplied from a dedicated power supply . 35
6.3 ESPE supplied from an internal electrical power source . 35
6.4 Adjustment . 35
6.5 Enclosures . 35
6.6 Control devices . 35
6.7 Terminal markings . 35
6.8 Marking durability . 36
7 Accompanying documents . 36
Annex A (normative)  Optional functions of the ESPE . 39
Annex B (normative) Catalogue of single faults affecting the electrical equipment of
the ESPE, to be applied as specified in 5.3 . 46
Annex C (informative) Conformity assessment . 47
Bibliography . 48
Index . 49

Figure 1 – Examples of ESPEs using safety-related communication interfaces . 19
Figure 2 – Test setup for the EMC test of ESPEs with safety-related communication
interfaces . 26

Table 1 – Types and required safety performance . 14
Table 2 – Required PL or SIL and corresponding ESPE type . 14
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Table 4 – Supply voltage interruptions . 21

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FOREWORD
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61496-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 44:
Safety of machinery – Electrotechnical aspects.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004 and its
amendment 1 (2007). The document 44/615/CDV, circulated to the National Committees as
amendment 2, led to the publication of this new edition.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows: The design, test and
verification requirements have been updated to make them consistent with the latest
standards for functional safety and EMC.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
44/615/CDV 44/641/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 61496 series, published under the general title Safety of
machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
An electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) is applied to machinery presenting a risk of
personal injury. It provides protection by causing the machine to revert to a safe condition
before a person can be placed in a hazardous situation.
This part of IEC 61496 provides general design and performance requirements of ESPEs for
use over a broad range of applications. Essential features of equipment meeting the
requirements of this standard are the appropriate level of safety-related performance provided
and the built-in periodic functional checks/self-checks that are specified to ensure that this
level of performance is maintained.
Each type of machine presents its own particular hazards and it is not the purpose of this
standard to recommend the manner of application of the ESPE to any particular machine. The
application of the ESPE should be a matter for agreement between the equipment supplier,
the machine user and the enforcing authority, and in this context attention is drawn to the
relevant guidance established internationally, for example ISO 12100.
This part of IEC 61496 specifies technical requirements of electro-sensitive protective
equipment. The application of this standard may require the use of substances and/or test
procedures that could be injurious to health unless adequate precautions are taken.
Conformance with this standard in no way absolves either the supplier or the user from
statutory obligations relating to the safety and health of persons during the use of the
equipment covered by this standard.
Due to the complexity of the technology used to implement ESPEs, there are many issues
that are highly dependent on analysis and expertise in specific test and measurement
techniques. In order to provide a high level of confidence, independent review by relevant
experts is recommended.
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 61496 specifies general requirements for the design, construction and testing
of non-contact electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) designed specifically to detect
persons as part of a safety related system. Special attention is directed to functional and
design requirements that ensure an appropriate safety-related performance is achieved. An
ESPE may include optional safety-related functions, the requirements for which are given in
Annex A.
The particular requirements for specific types of sensing function are given in other parts of
this standard.
This standard does not specify the dimensions or configuration of the detection zone and its
disposition in relation to hazards in any particular application, nor what constitutes a
hazardous state of any machine. It is restricted to the functioning of the ESPE and how it
interfaces with the machine.
While a data interface can be used to control optional safety-related ESPE functions
(Annex A), this standard does not provide specific requirements. Requirements for these
safety-related functions can be determined by consulting other standards (for example,
IEC 61508, IEC/TS 62046, IEC 62061, and ISO13849-1).
This standard may be relevant to applications other than those for the protection of persons,
for example for the protection of machinery or products from mechanical damage. In those
applications, different requirements can be necessary, for example when the materials that
have to be recognized by the sensing function have different properties from those of
persons.
This standard does not deal with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emission requirements.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60204-1:2009, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60445, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification
– Identification of equipment terminals, conductor terminations and conductors
IEC 60447, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification
– Actuating principles
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IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60947-1:2011, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4:2004, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4: Testing and measurement
techniques – Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards –
Immunity for industrial environments
IEC 61131-2:2007, Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests
IEC 61508 (all parts), Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems
IEC 62061, Safety of machinery – Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and
programmable electronic control systems
IEC/TS 62046, Safety of machinery – Application of protective equipment to detect the
presence of persons
ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and
risk reduction
ISO 13849-1, Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 1: General
principles for design
ISO 13849-2:2003, Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 2:
Validation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
NOTE The index lists, in alphabetical order, the terms and acronyms defined in Clause 3 and indicates where
they are used in the text of this part.
3.1
blanking
optional function that permits an object of a size greater than the detection capability of the
ESPE to be located within the detection zone without causing an OFF-state of the OSSD(s)
Note 1 to entry: Fixed blanking is a technique wherein the locations of the blanked areas of the detection zone do
not change during operation. The detection capability of the other parts of the detection zone remains unchanged.
Note 2 to entry: Floating blanking is a technique wherein the blanked area of the detection zone follows the
location of a moving object(s) during operation. The detection capability of the other areas remains unchanged.

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3.2
controlling/monitoring device
part of the electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) that:
– receives and processes information from the sensing device and provides signals to the
output signal switching devices (OSSD),
– monitors the sensing device and the OSSD
3.3
detection capability
sensing function parameter limit specified by the supplier that will cause actuation of the
electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE)
3.4
detection zone
zone within which a specified test piece will be detected by the electro-sensitive protective
equipment (ESPE)
3.5
electro-sensitive protective equipment
ESPE
assembly of devices and/or components working together for protective tripping or presence-
sensing purposes and comprising as a minimum
– a sensing device;
– controlling/monitoring devices;
– output signal switching devices and/or a safety-related data interface
Note 1 to the entry: The safety-related control system associated with the ESPE, or the ESPE itself, may further
include a secondary switching device, muting functions, stopping performance monitor, etc. (see Annex A).
Note 2 to entry: A safety-related communication interface can be integrated in the same enclosure as the ESPE.
3.6
external device monitoring
EDM
means by which the electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) monitors the state of
control devices which are external to the ESPE
3.7
failure
termination of the ability of an item to perform a required function

[SOURCE: IEC 60050-191:1990, 191-04-01, modified]
Note 1 to entry: After failure the item has a fault.
Note 2 to entry: 'Failure' is an event, as distinguished from 'fault', which is a state.
Note 3 to entry: This concept, as defined, does not apply to items consisting of software only.
Note 4 to entry: In practice, the terms fault and failure are often used synonymously.
3.8
failure to danger
failure which prevents or delays all output signal switching devices going to, and/or remaining
in the OFF-state in response to a condition which, in normal operation, would result in their so
doing
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fault
state of an item characterized by inability to perform a required function, excluding the
inability during preventive maintenance or other planned actions, or due to lack of external
resources
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-191:1990, 191-05-01]
Note 1 to entry: A fault is often the result of a failure of the item itself, but may exist without prior failure.
Note 2 to entry: In English the term “fault” and its definition are identical with those given in IEV 191-05-01. In the
field of machinery, the French term “défaut” and the German term “Fehler” are used rather than the terms “panne”
and “Fehlzustand” that appear with this definition.
3.10
final switching device
FSD
component of the machine's safety-related control system that interrupts the circuit to the
machine primary control element (MPCE) when the output signal switching device (OSSD)
goes to the OFF-state
3.11
integrated circuit – complex or programmable
monolithic, hybrid or module circuit which satisfies one or more of the criteria below:
a) more than 1 000 gates are used in the digital mode,
b) more than 24 functionally different external electrical connections are available for use;
c) the functions can be programmed
Note 1 to entry: Examples include ASICs, ROMs, PROMs, EPROMs, PALs, CPUs, PLAs, and PLDs.
Note 2 to entry: The circuits may function in the analogue mode, the digital mode, or a combination of the two
modes.
3.12
integrated circuit – simple
monolithic, hybrid or module circuit which satisfies none of the criteria in 3.11
Note 1 to entry: Examples are SSI or MSI logic ICs, comparators.
Note 2 to entry: The circuits may function in the analogue mode, in the digital mode, or in a combination of the
two modes.
3.13
lock-out condition
condition, initiated by a fault, preventing normal operation of the electro-sensitive protective
equipment (ESPE). All output signal switching devices (OSSDs) and, where applicable, all
secondary switching devices (SSDs) are signalled to go to the OFF-state
3.14
machine primary control element
MPCE
electrically powered element that directly controls the normal operation of a machine in such a
way that it is the last element (in time) to function when machine operation is to be initiated or
arrested
Note 1 to entry: This element can be, for example, a mains contactor, a magnetic clutch or an electrically
operated hydraulic valve.
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machine secondary control element
MSCE
machine control element, independent of the machine primary control element(s), that is
capable of removing the source of power from the prime mover of the relevant hazardous
parts
Note 1 to entry: When fitted, the MSCE is normally controlled by the secondary switching device (SSD).
Note 2 to entry: This element can be, for example, a mains contactor, a magnetic clutch or an electrically
operated hydraulic valve.
3.16
muting
a temporary automatic suspension of a safety function(s) by safety-related parts of the control
system
Note 1 to entry: For ESPE-muting see Clause A.7
3.17
OFF-state
state of the output(s) of the ESPE in which the machine under control is caused to stop
running and is prevented from starting (for example, the output circuit is interrupted and
disables the flow of current)
3.18
ON-state
state of the output(s) of the ESPE in which the machine under control is allowed to run
(for example, the output circuit is complete and enables the flow of current)
3.19
output signal switching device
OSSD
component of the electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) connected to the machine
control system which, when the sensing device is actuated during normal operation, responds
by going to the OFF-state
3.20
overall system stopping performance
time interval resulting from the sum of the electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE)
response time and the time to the cessation of hazardous machine operation
3.21
response time
maximum time between the occurrence of the event leading to the actuation of the sensing
device and the output signal switching devices (OSSD) achieving the OFF-state
Note 1 to entry: When an ESPE includes a safety-related data interface, the response time is defined at the
output of the safety-related data interface.
Note 2 to entry: When a safety-related communication interface is included in the ESPE enclosure, then the
response time is defined at the output of the safety-related communication interface. In this case, the response
time is also dependent on the protocol and architecture of the communication network.
Note 3 to entry: If an ESPE has both a safety-related data interface and OSSDs, the ESPE can have a different
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restart interlock
means of preventing automatic restarting of a machine after actuation of the sensing device
during a hazardous part of the machine operating cycle, after a change in mode of operation
of the machine, and after a change in the means of start control of the machine
Note 1 to entry: Modes of operation include inch, single stroke, automatic. Means of start control include foot
switch, two-hand control, and single or double actuation of the electro-sensitive protection equipment (ESPE)
sensing device.
3.23
safety-related part of a control system
part or subpart(s) of a control system which respond(s) to input signals and generate(s)
safety-related output signals
Note 1 to entry: This also includes monitoring systems.
Note 2 to entry: The combined safety-related parts of a control system start at the points where the safety-related
signals are initiated and end at the output of the power control elements (see also ISO 12100, Annex A)
3.24
secondary switching device
SSD
device which, in a lock-out condition goes to the OFF-state. It may be used to initiate an
appropriate machine control action, for example de-energizing the machine secondary control
element (MSCE)
3.25
sensing device
part of the electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) which uses electro-sensitive means
to determine the event or state that the ESPE is intended to detect
EXAMPLE An opto-electronic sensing device would detect an opaque object entering the
detection zone.
3.26
start interlock
means which prevents an automatic machine start when the electrical supply to the electro-
sensitive protection equipment (ESPE) is switched on, or is interrupted and restored
3.27
stopping performance monitor
SPM
monitoring means to determine whether or not the overall system stopping performance is
within the pre-set limit(s)
3.28
supplier
entity (for example manufacturer, contractor, installer, integrator) that provides equipment or
services associated with the machine
Note 1 to entry: The user may act in the capacity of a supplier to himself.
3.29
safety-related data interface
direct connection (peer-to-peer) interface between the output of the ESPE and the safety-
related communication interface that is used to represent the status of the OSSD(s)
NOTE 1 to entry: A data interface will not have addressing capability.
NOTE 2 to entry: The safety-related data interface can be bi-directional.

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safety-related communication interface
safety-related connection to a standardized communication network intended for safety-
related control functions
4 Functional, design and environmental requirements
4.1 Functional requirements
4.1.1 Normal operation
Normal operation is the state of an ESPE where no faults are detected and where the
OSSD(s) are allowed to be in the ON-state or the OFF-state depending on the state of the
sensing function and operating mode.
In normal operation, the ESPE shall respond by giving (an) appropriate output signal(s) when
part of a person greater than or equal to the detection capability (as specified in the relevant
part of IEC 61496) enters or is in the detection zone.
The ESPE response time shall not exceed that stated by the supplier. No means of
adjustment of the response time shall be possible without the use of a key, key-word or tool.
4.1.2 Sensing function
The detection capability shall be effective over the detection zone specified by the supplier.
No adjustment of the detection zone, detection capability or blanking function (monitored,
unmonitored, fixed or floating) shall be possible without the use of a key, key-word or tool.
4.1.3 Types of ESPE
In this standard, three types of ESPEs are considered. The types differ in their performance in
the presence of faults and under influences from environmental conditions. In this part, the
effects of electrical and electromechanical faults are considered (such faults are listed in
Annex B). Additional requirements are provided in the other parts where faults generated by
the particular sensing technology employed are considered. It is the responsibility of the
machine manufacturer and/or the user to prescribe which type is required for a particular
application.
NOTE Requirements for a type 1 ESPE are not being considered at this time.
A type 2
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