Method for signaling the position of a safety device, and safety switching system

Abstract

A method for signaling the position of a safety device with respect to a safety zone to be monitored with regard to the safety device, as well as a safety switch system suitable for carrying out the method. For monitoring the safety zone, the position of the safety device with respect to the safety zone is detected with a detection device, and the safety zone is divided into a first subzone and at least a second subzone. If the position of the safety device is detected within the first subzone, this is recognized as the first condition; if the position of the safety device is detected in the area of the second subzone, this is recognized as a second condition; and if the position of the safety device is not detected within the first subzone or in the area of the second subzone, this is recognized as a third condition. Furthermore, recognition of the third condition is signaled by a safety-oriented release signal for releasing of a predetermined safety-oriented reaction and/or recognition of the first and/or second condition(s) is signaled by an information signal with data pertaining to the respective condition to a display device, in particular a display device in a wireless connection.

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