Chapter 9 
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Logic programming – Function blocks
 
9.10.8 Cross muting – direction of movement only forwards or backwards 
Function block diagram 
 
 
Representation of the application 
Figure 206 shows an example of the sensor layout for the Cross muting function block. 
The optional input C1 is used as an additional protection for the muting system against 
manipulation. 
 
 
The protective effect of the protective device is muted when the muting sensors are 
operated in a defined sequence. The optional input C1 always has to be activated 
before both muting sensors of the first sensor pair (e.g. A1 and A2) become High. 
Input conditions for muting sensors 
Condition  Description 
C1 & A1 & A2  Input C1 always has to be activated before both muting sensors of 
the first sensor pair (e.g. A1 and A2) become High. 
A1 & A2  Muting applies as long as this condition is fulfilled and the 
requirement mentioned above existed. 
 
Equations and prerequisites for calculating the distance: 
L
1
  v × T
IN Muting sensor
 
v × t > L
2
 + L
3
 
L
3
 > L
4
 
T
IN Light curtain
 < T
IN Muting sensor 
Figure 205: 
Function block diagram for 
the Cross muting function 
block with optional input C1 
Figure 206: 
Example of Cross muting 
with optional input C1 
Table 104: 
 Conditions for Cross muting 
with optional input C1