Safety devices
Muting sensors
Sensor pairs that temporarily bypass a light curtain or scanner zone in a controlled way to let material pass through without stopping the robot.
Muting sensors detect when a pallet, cart, or conveyor load is legitimately passing through a guarded opening and temporarily suspend the safety function for that specific path, so material handling doesn't trigger a stop every time. The muting logic requires a specific sequence of sensor activations to confirm it is material passing through and not a person.
Because muting creates a deliberate, temporary gap in the safety function, the sensor arrangement and logic must be carefully designed and validated so a person cannot exploit the same sequence to bypass the guard undetected.
Muting status is typically indicated with a visible lamp at the opening so anyone nearby knows the guard is temporarily inactive for material passage.
Related integrations
Common questions
- What does Muting sensors do?
- Sensor pairs that temporarily bypass a light curtain or scanner zone in a controlled way to let material pass through without stopping the robot.
- What does Muting sensors work with?
- It works with Banner light curtain, SICK safety scanner, Safety PLC integration.
- What should I watch for with Muting sensors?
- Must be designed so a person cannot trigger the same muting sequence. Requires a visible indicator lamp during the muted state. Adds complexity to the safety validation process.