Abstract

This part of IEC 61496 specifies general requirements for the design, construction and testing of non-contact electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) designed specifically to detect persons or part of a person as part of a safety-related system. Special attention is directed to functional and design requirements that ensure an appropriate safety-related performance is achieved. An ESPE can include optional safety-related functions, the requirements for which are given in Annex A.

Begin

2024-10-08

Planned document number

DIN EN IEC 61496-1

Project number

02232614

Responsible national committee

DKE/UK 225.2 - Elektrosensitive Schutzeinrichtungen von Maschinen