STO circuit are detected by the proof test. To perform the proof test, do the Acceptance test
procedure (page 196).
Note:
See also the Recommendation of Use CNB/M/11.050 (published by the European
co-ordination of Notified Bodies) concerning dual-channel safety-related systems with
electromechanical outputs:
• When the safety integrity requirement for the safety function is SIL 3 or PL e (cat. 3 or
4), the proof test for the function must be performed at least every month.
• When the safety integrity requirement for the safety function is SIL 2 (HFT = 1) or PL d
(cat. 3), the proof test for the function must be performed at least every 12 months.
The STO function of the drive does not contain any electromechanical components.
In addition to proof testing, it is a good practice to check the operation of the function when
other maintenance procedures are carried out on the machinery.
Include the Safe torque off operation test described above in the routine maintenance
program of the machinery that the inverter runs.
If any wiring or component change is needed after start up, or the parameters are restored,
follow the test given in section Acceptance test procedure (page 196).
Use only ABB approved spare parts.
Record all maintenance and proof test activities in the machine logbook.
￭ Competence
The maintenance and proof test activities of the safety function must be carried out by a
competent person with adequate expertise and knowledge of the safety function as well as
functional safety, as required by IEC 61508-1 clause 6.
Fault tracing
The indications given during the normal operation of the Safe torque off function are selected
by inverter control program parameter 31.22.
The diagnostics of the Safe torque off function cross-compare the status of the two STO
channels. In case the channels are not in the same state, a fault reaction function is
performed and the inverter trips on an “STO hardware failure” fault. An attempt to use the
STO in a non-redundant manner, for example activating only one channel, will trigger the
same reaction.
See the firmware manual of the inverter control program for the indications generated by
the inverter, and for details on directing fault and warning indications to an output on the
control unit for external diagnostics.
Any failures of the Safe torque off function must be reported to ABB.
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