A Real World Application

Automotive Factory Floor Example Safety Control Of Robot-Cell System The manufacturing of a machined velocityjoint is a complicated, systematic process, involving a string of 10 machines and six industrial robots that handle and move the pieces. In some cases safety control of the machines and robots are each independent of each other. In some cases they are linked.For this extremely complex safety application,a major automotive manufacturer requested a smart solution that will protect the operator from the many hazards while accomplishing a high level of process efficiency. Omron’s answer was Secure-One withprogrammable safety logic functions. This safety network controller is capable of independent machine and robot shut-down and multiple shut- downs, as required. It is flexible enough to meet future production changes, while minimizing the cost of implementation. Secure-One also reduces the overall wiring and offers unprecedented communications capabilities. By meeting all these stringent requirements, Omron’s network safety controller presented a clear advantage over all other possible safety solutions. Your HMIdisplays all safety alerts In an integrated safety system, the INDUSTRIAL HMI immediatelydisplays an alert after a problem is detected. This allows the Operations Manager to pinpoint and rapidly troubleshoot the problematic area.The total safety control rules out any unnoticedbypassing of the safety procedures and makes the whole system tamper-resistant. Integrated in a smart end-to-end solution, Omron’s safety products ensure maximum worker safety at production sites with multiple hazardous areas.Inquire about our safety solutions and find out howOmron can help you cover all these important points on the factory floor: 7
1. Detecting intrusions into high-access areas2. Detecting the open/closed state of doors 3. Emergency stops when teaching in hazardous areas4. Creating safety circuits with quick and simple connections5. Stopping machines in an emergency 6. Maintaining safety in hazardous areas 7. Perimeter guarding 8. Detecting the presence of workers andwarning of proximity to hazardous areas 1 2 6 5 8 3 4
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