Product category:
Shutdown, SIS and safety systems
News Release from: Pilz Automation Technology | Subject: PSS Application Manual
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 May 2005
Free Manual on programmable safety
systems
Considering using a programmable safety system (PSS) with or without SafetyBUS p communications, or already done so? Then you should take a look at the Pilz Application Manual for PSS and SafetyBUS p
Anyone considering using a programmable safety system (PSS) with or without SafetyBUS p communications, or who has already decided to do so, should take a look at the Pilz Application Manual for PSS and SafetyBUS p This free publication is packed with useful information that illustrates the potential that can be achieved with programmable safety, as well giving practical guidance on how to implement a system
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 8 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
(Another) life-saver celebrates its 60th birthday
The National Health Service is to be congratulated on its 60th birthday, but there is another life-saving organisation that is also celebrating its 60th birthday this year: Pilz!
Pilz unveils extensive range of operator terminals
Pilz Automation Technology is launching a number of new human-machine interfaces, ranging from a compact diagnostic unit for safety-related control systems to larger units compatible with leading PLCs
Running to 174 pages, the Application Manual covers all of the most common types of application, such as emergency stops, feedback loops (for monitoring contacts), safety gates, sensors, actuators, enabling switches and two-hand controls.
For most of these, alternative applications are described for systems complying with the requirements of EN 954-1 Category 2 and 4 (Categories 1 and 3 can also be catered for very easily).
Within the above application types, 'sensors' covers AOPD (active opto-electronic protection device) monitoring, AOPD muting monitoring, light guards, area scanners and safety mats.
Actuator applications include specialist tasks such as driving and monitoring press safety valves, monitoring the operating range of robots and similar automation, and frequency converters (monitoring the two main contactors that separate the frequency converter from the drive for 'category 1' stops).
For each application, the manual provides a description of the safety functions, an explanation of how compliance with the requirements of the appropriate EN 954-1 category is achieved, a circuit diagram, timing diagram and programming notes.
In addition, all of the relevant Pilz part numbers are listed for the hardware and software function blocks.
The PSS and SafetyBUS p Application Manual is a 'must have' document for anyone contemplating using a programmable safety system and/or a SafetyBUS p safe fieldbus.
Contact Pilz to request a free copy now.
• Pilz Automation Technology: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Processingtalk email newsletter
• Processingtalk Home Page
