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MatGuard™ Pressure-Sensitive Safety MatsThe MatGuard safety mat is a pressure sensitive safeguarding product that is designed to detect the presence of people on its sensing surface. The MatGuard safety mat has two conductive hardened steel plates that are held apart by nonconductive compressible separators. Each 4-wire mat, operating on only 24V DC, is pre-wired and connected in series with other mats to form a floor level guarding system for hazardous areas. The circuit through the mat is monitored by the MatGuard Control Unit which provides a signal to the machine control circuit when the area is clear. When a mat is stepped on, the conductive plates touch and the resistance in the circuit falls to zero. This is monitored by the control unit, which sends a shutdown signal to the machine. |
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MatGuard™ Safety Mat ControllersThe MatGuard Control Unit monitors all of the mats which are connected together to form a safeguarded zone. The safeguarded zone can be up to a total of 100m2 and made from any number of mats. The controller is designed to interface with the control circuit of the machine and includes two safety relays to ensure control redundancy. The controller detects a presence on the mat, a short circuit, or an open circuit. Under each of these conditions, the safety output relays turn off. When interfaced properly, the machine or hazardous motion will receive a stop signal, and an auxiliary output relay turns on. |
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GuardEdge™ Sensitive Edge ProfilesThe GuardEdge sensitive edge system is a safety sensor for applications such as power operated doors, guided moving vehicles, and moving machinery beds. It can provide a continuous line of touch sensing along surfaces. Pressure applied to the profile will cause the output relays of the control unit to open. When configured properly, the activation of the edge should result in a signal being sent to the control system to stop, reverse motor driven movement or sound an alarm. The ability of the GuardEdge profile to out perform competition lies in its innovative design. It uses a combination of nonconductive rubber and flexible wire cored conductive rubber bonded together so it keeps bouncing back into shape even after repeated compressions. |
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GuardEdge™ Sensitive Edge ControllersThe GuardEdge contollers are designed to operate with the GuardEdge profiles. The controller continuously monitors the profile for actuation and generates an output signal when the profile is depressed. The GuardEdge controller provides a low voltage to the profile. When the profile is pressed, the controller detects a change in resistance and turns off its output relays. When pressure is released from the profile, the output relays of the controller return to an on state. The controller has two voltage free positively-guided output relays which can be used to interface with a machine control system. Features- 2 N.O. Safety Outputs |
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