Orientation: Medium-resolution safety light screens may be oriented horizontally to detect an ankle, leg or torso in an area guarding application. They can be mounted in any orientation.

Application: Replace safety mats with horizontally-mounted safety light screens. Tripping hazards are minimized and the possibility of an operator stepping over undetected can be reduced by mounting the screen 300 mm above the floor.

Separation Distance: The optical sensing plane must be large enough and positioned effectively to prevent personnel from reaching over, stepping over or crawling under the sensing plane.

Sensing Capability: A safety light screen with a resolution of 50 mm can reliably detect an ankle, but at 70 mm, the sensing field should not be placed lower than 300 mm above the floor.