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Monitoring Device

Patent No. EP3640521 (titled "Monitoring Device") was filed by Leuze Electronic on Oct 17, 2018. The application was issued on May 31, 2023.

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Monitoring device for hazardous systems with an optical sensor that generates measurement data, which is evaluated by a safety controller to detect objects in the monitored area. The safety controller generates object detection signals, such as binary switching signals or position/speed/direction data, to control the system based on the presence of objects in the monitored area.

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EP3640521

LEUZE ELECTRONIC
Application Number
EP18200990A
Filing Date
Oct 17, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date
May 31, 2023
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