Safety mats are used to protect personnel working in hazardous areas around robots, sheet metal machines, and conveyors. When a safety mat is stepped on, it can signal the control unit to stop the machine, such as a robot, before a dangerous situation arises. The electromechanical safety mat and control unit are designed with a fail-safe principle, forming a certified safety device system when used together.
Safety mats are also effective in environments with high levels of dust, dirt, paper shreds, or similar contaminants that can hinder the use of photoelectric safety devices.
TAPESWITCH safety mats and specialty mats are available in standard sizes and custom shapes for both safety and sensing applications. The CKP/S1, Armormat, and Diamond Plate mats utilize ribbon switch-based detection, while LMI mats operate with a mechanism involving two steel plates.
CKP/Solo safety mats function like regular safety mats but incorporate a built-in Class 3 safety system that independently monitors mat operation, eliminating the need for a separate safety relay. The Solo system has two potential-free outputs, making it suitable for systems like AS-I.
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Sensing mats without built-in monitoring require a type-approved safety relay for operation. The PRSU/4 safety relay is designed specifically for use with Tapeswitch safety edges and mats.