User guide
4.2 Protected field
4 Function Description
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4.2.1 Standard press stroke
Standard press stroke4-Funktion_Pressenhub_Standard_Basis
Action of the protected field during an uninterrupted press stroke:
1
Initial status:
The press is at top dead centre.
The operator initiates a press stroke 
with the foot switch. The protected 
field is clear.
2
Rapid traverse:
Upper tool (upper die) moves with a 
fast closing speed (rapid traverse >10 
mm/s). Controller initiates the braking 
process. The protected field is clear.
3
Creep speed mode reached: The 
closing speed must have reached 
creep speed mode before the protect-
ed field reaches the workpiece (≤10 
mm/s). The safety system receives 
the signal for creep speed mode from 
the press brake. The protected field is 
deactivated.
4
The protected field is overridden 
(muted) during creep speed mode 
and does not cause the press stroke 
to STOP.










