Let’s cut straight to the chase: is the bible for electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE). In plain English, it is the international standard that governs how safety light curtains and laser scanners are designed, tested, and certified.
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If you use safety light curtains from brands like SICK, Banner, Keyence, or Omron, their performance is measured against this document. Let’s cut straight to the chase: is the