GE RSTi-EP - Dual-Channel Two-Hand Monitoring with Automatic Start

Chapter 7. Example Applications
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7.6 Dual-channel Two-hand Monitoring with Automatic Start
Achievable safety rating
Cat. 4
DIN EN ISO 13849-1
PLe
DIN EN ISO 13849-1
SIL3
IEC 62061/61508
Stop category
0
EN 60204-1
Features
• Dual-channel monitoring
• Cross-connection detection
• Automatic reset
• Monitoring of external contactors (EDM)
Safety sensor/operating
mechanism
Two-hand switch
Notes
The application must be compatible with
the automatic start-up function.
Note: All example applications shown are proposals without warranty. In any case the operator has
to perform a safety review of the entire site.
If one or both switches of the 2-hand switch are released, the EP-19xx switches off the 24-V supply
for the modules (switchable modules refer to the section, General Contact Information) inside the
safety segment and thus also for contactors K3 and K4. The failure of a switching element in the two-
hand switch or a cross-circuit in its supply lines does not result in the failure of the emergency stop
mechanism and is
detected within the fault-reaction time. An interruption of the NC contact by S2 is detected before the
next switching cycle and by S1 when the power is switched on.
The EP-19xx module switches on the 24-V supply for the following modules within the safety
segment if:
• Two-hand switch is pressed synchronously within 0,5 seconds
• Feedback circuit (NC contacts of K3 and K4) is closed
Contactors K3 and K4 are controlled by the PLC and can switch on as soon as the EP-19xx has
switched on the 24-V supply. To reset the system, press the reset button within 0.1 to 2 sec after
switching on the power supply, even when automatic reset is used.