The TROAX safety fence mesh monitoring system is an automatic monitoring system that improves safety around the production area while avoiding losses caused by accidents. Machine safety protection, which previously came in the form of robust panels, columns and fixtures, is now also electronic safety ready for Industry 4.0. “For TROAX and the industry as a whole, this security fence mesh monitoring system not only broadens our product range, but also redefines the concept of machine protection by integrating technology in such a way that we can use existing products safer and smarter,” said Thomas Widstrand, Group President and CEO.

Monitoring “dangerous blind spots”

TROAX security fence mesh monitoring systems are intelligent integration of electronics into the mesh fixtures, in addition to traditional fixture functions, they track whether the mesh of the fence has been reinstalled after maintenance, and it is now almost impossible to detect missing panels.

Josephine Granell, Product Manager, Machine Protection, TROAX(Touvas) “The TROAX safety fence mesh monitoring system takes machine safety to a whole new level and can be seen as a new sixth sense for our customers, now making it possible to detect potential safety hazards and losses that were previously invisible.” Customers who prioritize people safety and productivity can now take greater responsibility for their employees when it comes to safety.”

How does the TROAX Security Fence mesh Monitoring System work?

TROAX safety fence mesh monitoring system up to SIL3/PLe safety rating, compatible with all PLC control systems. Up to 200 units can be connected through a single cable, and if any fence mesh is not installed in place, the signal is sent to the PLC control system. The customer can choose the action to be performed when the signal of the TROAX safety fence mesh monitoring system is triggered: the signal light is activated, the warning message is sent, and if any fence mesh is not put back in place, the machine needs to be prevented from restarting or suspending the machine.

When the signal light of the monitoring system changes from green to red, it means that a fence mesh is not properly installed or missing, so that the location of the mesh can be quickly found. Once all fence mesh is installed, safe production can resume. The TROAX Safety fence mesh monitoring system is a complete system for TROAX machine protection solutions, as well as for retrofitting and upgrading existing TROAX machine protection systems.

Martin Henkow, TROAX’s Project Manager for Security fence Mesh Monitoring systems, said: “The innovative security fence mesh monitoring systems and the recent acquisition of Claitec’s solutions have opened a new era for the company, where the physical protection we offer is now complemented by electronic preventive security solutions. For both passive and active safety, we have an exciting period ahead of us, and TROAX Security Fence Mesh Inspection system is the starting point!”