Another Leuze highlight at the LogiMAT
was "Smart Process Gating" (SPG)
developed by Leuze electronic on the
basis of its MLC 530 safety light curtains.
This muting process, which functions
without the use of signal-emitting
sensors, won the 2019 GIT Security
Award and has been nominated for
the "Best of Industry AWARD 2019"
presented by "MM MaschinenMarkt".
"Smart Process Gating" makes muting
processes for intralogistics, the
automotive industry and packaging
industry less expensive, simpler and
safer.
Previously, muting processes with muting
sensors were required in order to clearly
identify when transported goods are
approaching a protective field at material
are the costs for their maintenance and With SPG, the first muting signal comes
servicing. from the process control (PLC), while the
second muting signal is generated by the
locks and to bridge the passing of these Furthermore, the purchasing costs, goods through the protective field at the the wiring and risk of manipulation are correct moment. reduced, which increases the availability Smart Process Gating requires a detailed
of the complete safety device. knowledge of the process, so that the
As a result of the SPG method developed
by Leuze electronic, signal-emitting Particularly in the case of typical
sensors are no longer needed, which intralogistics applications, the height
means that conveyor systems can be of the protective device is entirely
made more compact. dependent on the safety-related
The risk of misalignment or damage to
the sensors is therefore eliminated as
protective field itself.
necessary PLC control signals are made
available in the expected time window.
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