Safety Mat
FF-SM Series
based on a fiber optic technology
FEATURES
• Meets applicable parts of US ANSI
B11.19.1990, ANSI/RIA 15.06-1992
standards, OSHA 1910.212, 1910.217
regulations and European EN 1760-1
standard for Pressure Sensitive
Protective Devices
• Permanent self-checking electronic
designed in compliance with the
requirements of the EN 954-1 standard
for Category 4 Electrosensitive
Protective Devices
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NRTL/C
• Sensor based on a fiber optic technology
for a positive light operating mode and
designed in compliance with the
requirements of the EN 954 - 1 standard
for Category 3 protective devices
• Standard sizes in mm (and ft): 500x750
(1.64x2.46), 500x1000 (1.64x3.28),
500x1500 (1.64x4.92), 750x750
(2.46x2.46), 750x1000 (2.46x3.28),
750x1500 (2.46x4.92), 1000x1000
(3.28x3.28), 1000x1500 (3.28x4.92)
• Several safety mats can be connected
in series
• Number of operations > 6 million
• Shock and overload resistance
• Sensor: IP 67 / NEMA 6 control unit:
IP 65 / NEMA 4
• Highly resistant to chemical agent
and oils
• Supply voltage: 120 Vac, 240 Vac &
24 Vdc
• Response time: 0.025 sec
• Test input
The FF-SM safety mat is a pressure sensitive protective device designed in compli-
ance with the requirements of the EN 1760 - part 1 European standard for the detec-
tion of operators inside a dangerous zone. The sensor uses an infrared modulated
light source spread by a fiber optic cable and operates in the light operated mode for
a positive safety: the presence of a load greater than the 30 kg / 66.14 lbs detection
capability causes a bending of the fiber optic cable on the whole of the sensing
surface. The loss in signal resulting from this bending de-energizes the output re-
lays of the control unit and stops the dangerous movement of the machine. The
fiber optic technology is totally immune to electromagnetic disturbances and it al-
lows longer connections than electrical wires. Several safety mats can be connected
in series and monitored by one single control unit.
The sensor is designed in compliance with the requirements of the EN 954 - 1 Euro-
pean standard for Category 3 Pressure Sensitive Protective Devices. A load distribu-
tor forms part of the sensor mechanics and protects the sensing surface from dam-
age caused by the falling of heavy objects (such as a 5 kg / 11 lbs steel sphere being
dropped from a 1 m / 3.3 ft height). Due to the mechanical structure of the sensor,
the safety mat is resistant to occasional overloads caused by fork lift trucks, and
features an exceptional life expectancy when used in normal conditions.
The available industrial coatings provide excellent chemical resistance and sealing
Sensor: IP 67 / NEMA 6, and control unit: IP 65 / NEMA 4.
• LED status indicators
APPLICATIONS
• Presence sensing device for the control
of dangerous areas such as robot areas,
automotive transfer lines
(1) Note: The 30 kg / 66.14 lbs sensitivity is suitable for adult detection only (15 kg / 33.07 lbs
is the sensitivity for children detection).
• Additional protection for optoelectronic
trip devices
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WARNING
MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION
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The information presented in this product sheet (or catalogue) is for reference only. DO NOT USE this document as system
installation information.
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Complete installation, operation and maintenance information is provided in the instructions supplied with each product.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
FF-SM Series
• Industrial Safety Products •
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