3TK2826 safety relay 
Manual, 08/2007, GWA NEB 926 1579-02 DS 02 
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9.1  General remarks 
SIRIUS safety relays and the safety chain 
A safety chain generally consists of the Sense, Evaluate and Deactivate functions. 
Sensing 
This involves sensing a safety requirement, e.g. when an EMERGENCY STOP facility is 
actuated or a hazardous area protected by sensors such as light arrays or laser scanners is 
entered. 
Evaluation 
This involves detecting a safety requirement and safely initiating the reaction, e.g. the 
undelayed deactivation of the SIRIUS safety relay's enabling circuits. 
Deactivation 
This involves the reaction in an emergency or under a risk, e.g. by deactivating hazarouds 
drives via subsequently connected contactors. 
Result 
Within this safety chain, SIRIUS safety relays act in the areas of evaluation and deactivation.