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Command Reference: Function Blocks Section 8-5
Timing Chart
When Set to Dual Channel Equivalent
8-5-5 Safety Gate Monitoring
Diagram
General Description
The Safety Gate Monitoring function block monitors the status of a safety
gate. Safety gate status is monitored using an input signal from a safety door
switch or safety limit switch connected to the door.
The Output Enable signal will turn ON if the input from the switch being mon-
itored is active. The Output Enable signal will turn OFF if the input is inactive
or if an error is detected for the function block.
Default Maximum Number of I/O
Idle to RUN Discrepancy time
Input1
(NC)
Output
Enable
Discrepancy
Error
Fault
Present
Input2
(NC)
Output
Enable
Input 1
(pair 1-NC)
Input 2
(pair 1-NC)