Defender Press Brake Guarding System Operation Manual
LS-CS-M-069
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Original Language Version: 1.04
Released:
01/04/2020
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System Overview
The Lazer Safe Defender Press Brake Guarding System is a guarding system designed for
hydraulic press brakes that provides a highly effective solution for both operator protection
and machine productivity.
3.1
Key Benefits
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Defender gives the operator unrestricted access to the tooling area.
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The operator can hold the work piece as close as 20mm to the bend line and operate
the machine at high speed.
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Complex shapes can be produced with the "Tray/Box" and "Field Muted" modes of
operation.
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The Defender system continuously monitors the machine speed and stopping
distance in real time.
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A flat band of continuous laser light detects obstructions as small as 4mm while
remaining vibration tolerant.
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The mute point is set on the first stroke. The laser guard detects the material position,
and the operator confirms the mute point.
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Failure detection is performed by real-time monitoring of the process under control.
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The Defender system can be installed either at the time of manufacture or as a retrofit
to a press brake already in service.
Figure 3-1: Defender Press Brake Guarding System Key Features
Defender User Interface Panel
The 4.3” colour graphics display
makes the system very simple to
operate. A magnetic backing
allows the panel to be easily
moved.
Laser Transmitter (TX)
A single planar laser is projected under the
tooling which can detect obstructions as
small as 4mm, on machines up to 6m long.
The laser protection is muted as the tools
close, 2mm above the material.
Automatic Mute Point Set-up
The mute point set-up is automatically initiated on the first cycle. The
laser detects the material surface and the operator is prompted to
confirm the mute point via the User Interface Panel. The system
automatically monitors the mute position and detects changes in tool
size and material thickness.
Close Proximity Protection
Defender gives the operator unrestricted
access to the tooling area. The operator
can hold the work piece as close as
20mm from the bend line, and still
operate the machine safely in high speed.
Laser Receiver (RX)
The RX features a wide reception
zone to eliminate the need for
precise manual adjustment after
tool change. LEDs simplify the
setup and adjustment.
Advanced Monitoring Functions
Defender
automatically monitors
machine performance in real time.
Quick Adjust Brackets
The TX and RX can be
quickly moved clear during
tool change, are easily
adjusted and highly tolerant
to machine vibration.
