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Compliance Assessment and Application of EN IEC 61496: Safety of Machinery – Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment (ESPE) Date: [Insert Date] Prepared by: [Your Name/Department] Reference: SAF-2024-EN-61496 1. Executive Summary This report evaluates the requirements and applications of the EN IEC 61496 series of standards. These standards govern Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment (ESPE) , primarily light curtains and laser scanners. Compliance with this harmonized standard under the EU Machinery Directive is essential for ensuring personnel protection against mechanical hazards (e.g., crushing, shearing). The report confirms that our current safety system architecture meets Type 2 or Type 4 requirements as defined by the standard. 2. Introduction & Scope EN IEC 61496 is a product family standard for non-contact protective devices. Unlike simple presence sensors, ESPE devices under this standard must have proven functional safety and fault detection capabilities.