Stop Time Analyzer General Measurement Procedures

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Choose from different stop signal options.

The Analyzer provides actual position information of the '"moving" part - and the stopping position and stopping direction can be programmed. The machine is then started.

When the machine reaches the "programmed" stop position, a stop signal is given by using the Stop Flag Unit (SM11), electrically using the Relay contact Unit (SM3), or manually using the Pushbutton Stop Unit (SM2).

After the machine stop, the Analyzer displays:

• Stopping Time
• Stopping Distance
• Speed before Stop Signal
• Actual Position
• Position of Stop Signal

Stopping Time and Safety Distance

The machine stop time dictates the safety distance and how close to the hazardous area the safety device can be mounted.

A longer stop time requires a greater distance from the hazardous area to ensure no injury can occur to the person activating the safety device.

Machines with short stopping distances also provide the possibility of simplification of the surrounding safety system and makes it possible to have safety sectors.

In order to determine an acceptable standard, body speeds under various work conditions have been investigated. For example, it is recognized and writtten into relevant standards that hand speeds can vary between 1.6 and 2.5m/s, dependent upon the type of work being undertaken.

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