I-Bf Overview - Esko Kongsberg X Series User Manual

The i-BF has (6) safety bumpers located on the moving gantry.
All of the safety bumpers are connected in series to a bumper safety relay (Tapeswitch controller).
The bumper safety relay is part of the Emergency Stop Safety Circuit.
Pressing any of the safety bumpers will cause the i-BF to immediately emergency stop.
Gantry Vertical Safety Bumpers
Gantry and Carriage Beam Horizontal Bumpers

20.6. i-BF Overview

Main Machine Components
Safety bumpers are located on each side of
the moving gantry uprights (arrows) to detect
obstacles in the forward or reverse direction of
gantry motion.
The Upper Frame Underside Bumper (A) is located
underneath the gantry upper frame.
This bumper protects against objects in-between
the moving beam and the upper frame when the
carriage beam is in the upper position.
DANGER
Never lean between the gantry and the lowered
carriage beam.
A safety bumper (B) is located under the moving
carriage beam. This bumper detects when a
suction cup arm has pivoted upwards indicating a
mechanical jam, or an unexpected object directly
under the beam has been detected.
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