What is PD IEC/TR 61496-4 - Electro-sensitive protective equipment about?
PD IEC/TR 61496-4 specifies requirements for the design, construction and testing of electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) designed specifically to detect persons as part of a safety-related system, employing vision-based protective devices (VBPDs) for the sensing function.
PD IEC/TR 61496-4 gives special attention to features which ensure that an appropriate safety related performance is achieved. An ESPE may include optional safety-related functions, the requirements for which are given in Annex A of IEC 61496-1 and in PD IEC/TR 61496-4.
Who is PD IEC/TR 61496-4 - Electro-sensitive protective equipment for?
PD IEC/TR 61496-4 on electro-sensitive protective equipment is helpful for:
- Manufacturing factories
- Industries using heavy machinery
- Automobile industry
Why should you use PD IEC/TR 61496-4 - Electro-sensitive protective equipment?
Having access to reliable requirements is essential to prepare and use quality electro-sensitive protective equipment. PD IEC/TR 61496-4 provides manufacturers with the functional, design and environmental requirements along with the testing process which allows them to manufacture and test electro-sensitive protective equipment effectively.
PD IEC/TR 61496-4 contributes to industrial safety and security.
