continuously monitors the on and off state of the magnets.
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This ensuresthe system detects when the gate is open and when it is closed. Only when
the gate is closed and the magnetic locking force applied will the control
system allow machine operation.The Magsafe™ system comes with an E-Stop function as standard removingthe need for a separate E-Stop relay offering the customer a further cost
saving and simplifying installation of the Magsafe™ solution.For more information see our web site, www.smartscan.com for details of yourlocal Distributor or contact Smartscan direct on 01536 – 401313. INTRODUCTION Magsafe™ is Smartscan’sinnovative solution to safety
gate interlocking for
personnel access into the
protected zones
surrounding hazardous
machinery. Its design goals
are to make a safety
system in which the safe
way to operate the
machinery also has less
impact on the production
process, be tolerant of
misalignment and
withstand the rigors of harsh industrial environments. Magsafe™ offers a
combination of safety innovation and cost effective design.The system opens up many new ways to render a complex process line safeand easy to use. A complex machine can be fully protected by one base unit
and a selection of electro-magnetic locks.A key design element in Magsafe™ is to lock the door using magnetic forcerather than by mechanical means. This makes alignment easier and helpsremove the problems that plague existing gate locks due to alignment issues
with mechanical locking. In addition to this, the problems of mechanical failure
from the rigors of daily operation that cause fatigue are also removed.Smartscan has also applied its safety
light curtain technology background tothe safety gate interlocking market by providing a system control unit which
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