Iec 61496-1 Pdf — [patched]
It applies to devices designed to detect persons or parts of persons without physical contact, such as active optoelectronic protective devices (AOPD) .
Outlines rigorous type tests and functional tests that devices must pass to prove compliance. Relationship Between ESPE Types and Safety Levels IEC 61496-1:2020 iec 61496-1 pdf
It does not specify the exact dimensions of detection zones or what constitutes a "hazardous state" for a specific machine; those details are covered by application-specific standards like ISO 12100. Key Technical Requirements It applies to devices designed to detect persons