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Safety Distance Calculation
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Speed Constant | |
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Distance Calculations | |
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The minimum safety distance is dependent on the time required to process the Stop command and how far the operator can penetrate the detection zone before detection. The formula used throughout the world has the same form and requirements. The differences are the symbols used to represent the variables and the units of measure.
The formulas are:
ISO EN:S =K x T+ C
US CAN: Ds =K x(Ts + Tc + Tr + Tbm) + Dpf
Where:
Ds and S are the minimum safe distance from the danger zone to the closest detection point.