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Safety Distance Calculation
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Directions of Approach | |
Speed Constant | |
Stopping Time | |
Depth Penetration Factor | |
| Reach Through Applications | |
Single or Multiple Beams | |
Distance Calculations | |
Angled Approaches | |
Safety Mats | |
Examples | |
Most light curtains and scanners are mounted vertically (normal approach) or horizontally (parallel approach). These mounting configurations are not considered angled if they are within +/-5° of the intended design. When the angle exceeds +/-5°, potential risks (e.g., shortest distance) must be considered. In general, angles greater than 30° from the reference plane (e.g. floor) should be consider normal and those less than 30° considered parallel. This is shown in Figure 113.
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| Figure 113: Angular Approach to the Detection Field |