Siemens SIMATIC Operating Instructions

Product Overview
1.2 Application of ET 200pro fail-safe modules
ET 200pro Distributed I/O System - Fail-Safe Modules
16 Operating Instructions, 05/2007, A5E00394073-02
Application Limited to Safety Mode
You can operate standard and fail-safe modules simultaneously in an ET 200pro.
Fail-safe modules can only be used in safety mode. They cannot be operated in standard
mode.
Achievable Safety Classes
Fail-safe modules are equipped with integrated safety functions for safety mode.
The following safety classes can be achieved by assigning applicable parameters to the
safety functions in
STEP 7 with the S7 Distributed Safety or S7 F/FH Systems optional
package, combining certain standard and F-modules and arranging the wiring of the sensors
and actuators in a specific way:
Table 1-1 Achievable Safety Classes in Safety Mode
Safety class in safety mode
In accordance with IEC
61508
In accordance with EN 954-1 In accordance with Performance
Level (PL)
SIL2 Category 3 d
SIL3 Category 3 e
SIL3 Category 4 e
See also
Configuration of ET 200pro with Fail-Safe Modules (Page 19)

Siemens SIMATIC Specifications

General

Product type designation	SIMATIC
CPU	Varies by model
Memory	Varies by model
Input/Output	Varies by model
Communication	Varies by model
Programming Language	STEP 7
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (varies by model)
Protection Class	IP20
Category	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)