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Safety technology - Sensors and system solutions from ifm.

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Safety technology - Sensors and system solutions from ifm.

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Introduction to Safety Technology from ifm
ifm electronic provides a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for automation technology, focusing on optimizing processes and conserving resources. Their safety technology solutions are innovative and practical, meeting all safety requirements from basic to advanced levels. The functional safety of ifm technology helps minimize risks to plants or machinery.
Fail-safe Inductive Sensors
These sensors are designed for industrial applications, offering direct metal detection without contact, making them robust and wear-free. They comply with IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and IEC 60947-5-3 safety standards. They can be connected to safety evaluation units and allow series connection of up to 10 sensors.
Safety Light Curtains and Grids
These devices are designed for industrial and hygienic applications, providing protection with resolutions from 14 to 90 mm and protected area heights from 160 to 1810 mm. They feature easy connection and configuration, with options for muting and blanking functions.
AS-Interface Safety at Work
This system integrates safety components like e-stops and safety light grids into the AS-Interface system, reducing wiring complexity and costs. It allows for a mix of safe and non-safe components within one system.
Safe Speed Monitoring
These monitors ensure safe operation of rotating machines by monitoring speed and providing warnings or shutdowns if speeds exceed or fall below set limits. They are crucial for applications like amusement park machinery and wind turbines.
Safety Control Systems - SmartPLC
The SmartPLC combines fail-safe and standard PLCs in one housing, supporting various bus systems and offering sophisticated diagnostics. It allows for the processing of safe and non-safe signals simultaneously.
Safety Control Systems for Mobile Applications
ifm provides a powerful 32-bit Safety Controller for mobile machines, certified by the German TÜV association. It features programmable error handling and can adapt input/output behavior to specific applications.
Conclusion
ifm's safety technology solutions are designed to meet stringent safety standards, providing reliable and efficient safety measures for various industrial and mobile applications.
Introduction
This document outlines the requirements and procedures for machine safety within the European Economic Area, focusing on the implementation of the Machinery Directive in Germany. It emphasizes the necessity for machine manufacturers to conduct risk assessments according to EN ISO 12100 to achieve an acceptable residual risk.
Specifications and Standards
The document highlights two key standards for designing control systems: EN 62061 for electrical and electronic control systems, and EN 13849-1 for safety-related parts of a controller across various technologies. Classification is done using Safety Integrity Level (SIL) or Performance Level (PL).
Risk Assessment Procedures
The risk assessment process involves several steps: defining machine characteristics, assessing risks for each sub-function, and evaluating the extent of injury, probability of occurrence, and possibility of avoidance. If a sub-function is deemed too dangerous, measures to minimize risk must be defined.
Risk Analysis and Implementation
The document describes the allocation of safety functions to risks and the definition of sub-system architectures according to EN 13849-1 and EN 62061. It outlines the steps for drafting and implementing safety functions and control systems.
Verification and Validation
Verification involves determining if the performance level (PL) or safety integrity level (SIL) achieved meets the defined requirements. Validation requires practical tests to ensure that risk minimization measures are effectively implemented.
Conclusion
The document concludes with a summary of the safety and availability of the systems, emphasizing the importance of consistent implementation and validation of safety measures.
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Safety technology www.ifm.com/gb/safe Safety technology – Sensors and system solutions from ifm.

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Gesamtkatalog EN 2015_Stilvorlage LK FrutigerOT_2010 DE_GB.qxd 17.11.14 12:50 Seite 3

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Safety technology from ifm solution for every application The name ifm electronic stands for a large range of different sensors and systems for automation technology. For more than forty-five years the family-run company has been researching, developing and producing with the aim of optimising technical processes and conserving resources. In safety technology ifm is known for innovative and practical solutions for many years. You can, for example, connect inductive and optical safety sensors easily to any safety relay or PLC. All safety requirements, from the lowest to the highest level, are...

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Fail-safe inductive sensors For industrial applications Safety |ight curtains For industrial applications Safety light grids For hyaienic app|ications AS-Interface Safety at Work Safe speed monitoring Safety control system SmartPLC Safety control system ecomatmobile Introduction Machinery Directive Safety level 12-13 14-15 16-19 Introduction Speed AS-Interface Light curtains Safety ■ ecomatmobile ■ SmartPLC H monptoring ■ Safety, atWork ■ gightgrids ■ Inductive

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Direct detection: Switches when metal is present, no special target needed Flexible: M12, M18, M30 and rectangular housings. Safety compliant: Conformity to IEC 62061 / ISO 13849 and IEC 60947-5-3 safety standards as certified by the German TÜV. Safe output signal: Two OSSD outputs or clocked output for the series connection of up to 10 sensors. Evaluation: Evaluation and diagnosis to SIL 3 / PL e via safety relays or easily via AS-i Safety at Work. Complete solution ifm provides the appropriate accessories for every application – from fixing components and protective brackets to evaluation units....

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Fail-safe inductive sensors Detect metals without contact – robust and wear-free Unlike conventional safety switches, the ifm safety sensors do not require a special target. Direct detection of metallic workpiece carriers, for example, is no longer a problem. Inductive ifm fail-safe sensors can be connected to safety evaluation units, e.g. to safety relays, programmable logic modules or safe controllers. The G150xS safety relay allows the series connection of up to Light curtains Light grids 10 sensors with clocked output. The safety sensors are simply connected via standard M12 connectors of...

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For hygienic areas and viscous media Compact: Type OY with very small housing dimensions starting with 28 x 30 mm. Can be installed without dead band. Long range: Ranges selectable on the unit. Light curtains up to 20 m, light grids up to 60 m. Easy connection: Tried-and-tested M12 connection. The configuration is made via the pin connection. Flexible solutions: Standard through-beam systems – transmitter / receiver or active / passive systems with only one connection. Transmitter and receiver in one housing, passive reflector system as counterpart. Hand and finger protection For the light curtains...

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Safety light curtains and safety light grids Compact, small and reliable In all applications with dangerous areas requiring finger, hand and operator protection, the small and powerful safety light curtains and light grids from ifm are the first choice. The main differences of the versions of Inductive the OY series are the resolution and the protected area height. Various functions such as range and restart are configured directly on the unit, a PC is not required. A t-slot on the back allows simple and Light curtains Light grids reliable mounting using the supplied mounting material. The various...

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Simple: Modular structure and flexible connection technology ensure easy integration into the AS-Interface system. Cost-optimised: A two-wire flat cable transmits safe and non-safe data as well as power. Complex parallel wiring is not necessary. Flexible: Can be extended easily and at low cost at any time. Reliable: The sophisticated AS-i technology ensures high reliability and machine uptime. Safety stop AS-i E-STOP Illuminated E-STOP with integrated AS-i connection. Fool-proof to EN ISO 13850. Pull to reset. Type AC010S Accessory Protective collar Type E7004S Safety inputs Safe AS-i input module...

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AS-Interface Safety at Work Less wiring – less cost Safety at Work is the extension of the existing AS-Interface system for safety applications. The user can integrate all binary safety-related components, e.g. e-stops, safety light grids or protective guard locks etc. safety-related components can be used in one system. Only a safety monitor and safe AS-i slaves are added to the existing AS-i system with standard components such as AS-i master, AS-i power supply, The great advantage is that standard and Modbus-TCP Profibus Profinet EtherNet/IP Light curtains Light grids AS-i slaves etc. Therefore...

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Safety function even if non safety-related sensors are used. The speed monitors monitor the function of the connected sensors. Limited to the essential functions. Easy adjustment using a rotary switch. No parameter setting tool required. Can even be used at low temperatures. Control of two separate current paths possible. Safe fun Danger at too high speed: the safe speed monitor monitors the carousel for exceeded maximum rotational speed. EN12814 “Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures". Safety in windy conditions Safe speed monitor Exceeded maximum speed, setting range 0.5...990...

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Safe speed monitoring Safe monitoring of rotating machines Rotating machines can often lead to high risks. On the one hand, the rotating parts of a machine can cause a risk of injury against which e.g. a fence is to protect the user. Here, standstill monitors monitor the movements of the machine and open the Inductive door only if the machine is safely off. On the other hand, fast rotating machines cause a high kinetic energy so that the machines can burst if they rotate too fast. In this case, safe speed monitors guarantee Light curtains Light grids that the machine is switched off. Sometimes...

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