Safety method and optoelectronic sensor

摘要

The optoelectronic sensor monitors a spatial volume (29) by spreading a transmitted beam using optics. A position-resolving receiver is used, comprising a matrix of reception elements. Monitoring takes place along and within a closed bounding surface (31) of the volume (29). The boundary surface has convex curvature relative to the zone of action of the tool. The monitored volume is ahead of this zone, in the direction of tool movement. It is parallel to and lies along, the line of action of the tool. The monitored volume has a boundary surface following the form of the tool, the workpiece being processed and/or the geometry of action. Movement of the tool is divided into a closure movement (15) and a slower processing movement. Transition between these two takes place at an instant in time when the monitored volume reaches the workpiece (25) or is spaced less than 10 mm from it, and/or when the transition is deactivated An independent claim is included for the corresponding optoelectronic sensor sensor.