CLC/TS 50418:2004

This clause of EN 61496-1 is replaced by the following: This Technical Specification is to be read in conjunction with EN 61496-:1997. It specifies requirements for the design, construction and testing of electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) for the safeguarding of machinery, employing passive infra-red protective devices (PIPDs) for the sensing function. Special attention is directed to features that ensure an appropriate safety-related performance is achieved. An ESPE may include optional safetyrelated functions, the requirements for which are given in Annex A of EN 61496-1.