When any beams are broken, the system sends a "stop" signal to the guarded machine within 38 milliseconds.
Guarding system
From Banner Eng. (Minneapolis, MN) comes Micro-Screen, a compact, point-of-operation guarding system for smaller production machines. Using an optoelectronic emitter, receiver and controller, the system generates an infrared light screen between personnel and hazardous machine components.
May 31, 1998
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