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Chapter
2
Safety Functions
Introduction
Read this chapter for important information related to the safety functions of the
modules. Also, refer to the brief overview on international standards and
directives.
Safety I/O Modules
These are the safety states of the POINT Guard I/O modules:
• Safety outputs: off
• Safety input data to network: off (single channel and dual-
channel equivalent)
• Safety input data to network: off/on for input channels n/n+1 (dual-
channel complimentary)
Topic Page
Introduction 19
Safety I/O Modules 19
Safety Inputs 21
Safety Outputs 28
I/O Status Data 32
Requirements for Controlling Devices 33
Safety Precautions 34
Legislations and Standards 34