Troax has launched the innovative Troax Panel Detection, a patent pending electronic device that allows to detect if a panel is securely mounted or not. Troax Panel Detection is the starting point for a new era in active safety for machine guarding. Troax Panel Detection is an automatic monitoring system that increases safety around a production cell, whilst avoiding costs associated with accidents.

What was previously mechanical safety in the form of sturdy panels, posts and fixtures is now also electronic safety ready for Industry 4.0. Detect unseen dangers: Troax Panel Detection is an electronic device that is smartly integrated into the panel's fixture. In addition to Troax's traditional fixtures, they also keep track of whether the panels are reassembled after service and maintenance. Now it is virtually impossible not to detect a missing panel.

Troax Panel Detection can be used up to SIL3/PLe and is compatible with all PLC systems. Up to 200 units can be connected via a single cable. As soon as a panel is dismounted, a signal is sent to the PLC system. Choose what action the Panel Detection signal should lead to; start warning lights, send warning messages, prevent restart or stop the machine if a panel is not put back in place.

To easily find where a panel is missing, the Panel Detection unit's green light turns red to signal that the panel is no longer mounted. Once all panels are in place, production can be resumed safely. Troax Panel Detection is a well-documented system that is adapted for Troax machine guarding solutions, making it possible to retrofit existing Troax machine guarding.