CEN/TC 114/WG 8 - Pressure-sensitive mats and similar devices

This document deals with requirements for pressure sensitive protective devices which are not specified in EN 1760-1 and EN 1760-2. The majority of these devices are produced for specific applications and are not available as off-the-shelf items.
The purpose of this document relates primarily to safety and reliability rather than suitability. For the relationship between safety and reliability, see EN 954-1:1996, Annex D.
This document specifies requirements for pressure sensitive protective devices with and without an external reset facility.
This document does not specify the dimensions of pressure sensitive protective devices in relation to any particular application. Specific requirements for particular applications may be set out in relevant type C standards.
The document does not cover stopping devices used only for the regular operation, including emergency stopping, of machinery. It also does not apply to use in locations accessible to elderly or disabled persons or children, where special additional requirements may be necessary.
Basic requirements are given for pressure sensitive protective devices not covered in EN 1760-1 and EN 1760-2.
Specific requirements are given for the following devices:
-   pressure sensitive bumpers;
-   pressure sensitive plates;
-   pressure sensitive wires (trip wires).
NOTE   Some requirements are made with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). These are intended to meet the requirements of the Council Directive 98/37/EC ("Machinery Directive") [1] only and not those of Council Directive 89/336/EC ("EMC Directive") [2].

This standard contains requirements for pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars for use as safety devices and not as actuating devices for normal operational. The standard applies to pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars used to detect persons or parts of persons who may be exposed to danger such as hazardous moving parts.
The purpose of this standard relates primarily to safety and reliability rather than suitability. For the relationship between safety and reliability, see annex D of EN 954-1:1996.
This standard specifies requirements for pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars with and without an external reset facility.
This standard is restricted to the functioning of pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars and does not specify the requirements for their application. However, clause 6 contains requirements for information for use which has to be provided by the manufacturer. A selection procedure is given in annex C.
The design notes in annex D give additional guidance regarding the design of pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars which will give safe and reliable service. The notes in annex E provide general guidance regarding application, while annex G provides guidance on the application of sensors, especially for air-pulse systems.
This standard does not specify the dimensions of the pressure sensitive edges or bars in relation to a particular application.
The standard does not apply to stopping devices according to EN 60204-1 used only for normal operational, including emergency stopping, of machinery. Additional requirements may be necessary where pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars are used in locations accessible to elderly or disabled people or children.
NOTE   It may not be possible to carry out all the tests in this standard for pressure sensitive edges and pressure sensitive bars when they have been designed and built into the machinery by its manufacturer.

This Standard specifies requirements for pressure sensitive mats and floors normally actuated by the feet for use as safety devices to protect persons from dangerous machinery. The minimum safety requirements for the performance, marking and documentation are given.
The Standard covers pressure sensitive mats and floors, regardless of type of energy used, e.g. electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical.
This standard covers mats and floors designed to detect:
a)   Persons weighing more than 35 kg;
b)   And persons (e.g. children) weighing more than 20 kg.
The detection of persons weighing less than 20 kg is not covered by this standard.
This European Standard does not specify the dimensions or the configuration of the effective sensing area of pressure sensitive mat(s) or floor(s) in relation to any particular application.

This standard contains requirements for pressure sensitive edges and bars for use as safety devices. The standard applies to pressure sensitive edges and bars used to detect persons or parts of persons who may be exposed to contact with hazardous moving parts. The purpose of this standard related primarily to safety and reliability rather than suitability. For the relationship between safety and reliability, see EN 954-1, annex D.

This Standard specifies requirements for pressure sensitive mats and floors normally actuated by the feet for use as safety devices to protect persons from dangerous machinery. The minimum safety requirements for the performance, marking and documentation are given.  The Standard covers pressure sensitive mats and floors, regardless of type of energy used, e.g. electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical.  This standard covers mats and floors designed to detect:   a) persons weighing more than 35 kg;   b) and persons (e.g. children) weighing more than 20 kg.  The detection of persons weighing less than 20 kg is not covered by this standard.  This European Standard does not specify the dimensions or the configuration of the effective sensing area of pressure sensitive mat(s) or floor(s) in relation to any particular application.

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This European Standard deals with requirements for pressure sensitive protective devices which are not specified in EN 1760-1 and EN 1760-2. The majority of  these devices are produced for specific applications and are not available as off-the-shelf items.
The purpose of this European Standard relates primarily to safety and reliability rather than suitability. For the relationship between safety and reliability, see EN 954-1: 1996, annex D.
This European Standard specifies requirements for pressure sensitive protective devices with and without an external reset facility.
This European Standard does not specify the dimensions of  pressure sensitive protective devices in relation to any particular application. Specific requirements for particular applications may be set out in relevant type C standards.
The European Standard does not cover stopping devices used only for the regular operation, including emergency stopping, of machinery. It also does not apply to use in locations accessible to elderly or disabled persons or children, where special additional requirements may be necessary.
Basic requirements are given for pressure sensitive protective devices not covered in EN 1760-1 and EN 1760-2.
Specific requirements are given for the following devices:
¾ pressure sensitive bumpers;
¾ pressure sensitive plates;
¾ pressure sensitive wires (trip wires).
NOTE   Some requirements are made with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). These are intended to meet the requirements of the Council Directive 98/37/EC ("Machinery Directive") [1] only and not those of Council Directive 89/336/EC ("EMC Directive") [2].