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Machine Safety Components
News Release from: Smartscan | Subject: Inductive loop controller
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2005
Muting system keeps forklifts running
safely
Smartscan now offers an effective solution for automatic muting of a safety light curtain at forklift truck load and unload areas.
Smartscan now offers an effective solution for automatic muting of a safety light curtain at forklift truck load and unload areas The safety related inductive loop control system is typically found on in-feed and out-feed conveyor access to dangerous machines like pallet stretch wrappers, pallet shrink wrappers, destackers, depalletisers and robotic handling systems
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Smartscan inductive loop controller controls the muting function within the light curtain, by detecting the metallic mass of the forklift truck passing over the twin inductive loops installed under the floor, in front of the zone protected by the light curtain.
When a forklift truck is detected the loops provide dual signals to the controller which are monitored and processed to provide failsafe muting signals to inhibit the light curtain during periods when the forklift truck is loading or unloading pallets from inside the potentially dangerous area.
One of the many advantages of the inductive loop system is a marked improvement in the ease of use for the forklift operator.
The system is fully automatic providing continuous but safe operation of machinery by removing the need for manual resetting of the system by the forklift truck driver, with the obvious benefit to production and ergonomic efficiency.
Solutions are available for single or multiple access points.
Smartscan has been successfully supplying its specialist safety light curtain guarding solutions for end-of-line packaging machinery applications for over 10 years, including full installation and maintenance services.
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