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SF1
SF2
SF1= Detection zone 1 for slow speed
SF2= Detection zone 2 for high
speed
Fig. 4.5-1:
Safeguarding a transporter trolley
Please comply with the safety notes in Chapter 3 and Chapter 5.7.8.
In these cases, the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is used to detect people or objects
in the vehicle path and then automatically bring the vehicle to a halt. Select "Manual
restart" mode.
The demands placed on the geometrical shape of the detection zone are determined by
the vehicle width, speed, stopping distance and response time. Here as well, factors
such as additions in the direction of travel for tolerances in the measurement value and
reduced braking power due to wear and tear must be taken into consideration.
4.6
Guarding the sides on AGVs
In addition to the danger area guarding of the path of an AGV application, in some cases
it is also necessary to set up a side guarding. This side guarding detects people in the
space between vehicle and conveyor, or detects people that stand on the conveyor edge
in the vehicle area. Furthermore, the side guarding also enables the correct position of
the load to be monitored, so that a transport with overhanging load is not initiated.
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