Safety Controller incorporates numerous input devices.
Press Release Summary:
Model SC22-3 integrates E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, 2-hand controls, safety mats, and rope pulls. It features 22 input terminals that monitor both contact-based and PNP solid-state input devices, and each input circuit is configurable to monitor input signal or provide 24 Vdc sources when needed. Unit meets Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508 and Category 4 Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1.
Original Press Release:
Banner SC22-3 Safety Controller Manages Multiple Safety-Related Functions with Easy Integration of Input Devices
Minneapolis, MN-October 18, 2007-Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the SC22-3 Safety Controller, an easy to configure safety module that incorporates numerous input devices and manages multiple safety-related functions. The flexible SC22-3 replaces multiple dedicated safety modules to integrate E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, two-hand controls, safety mats, rope pulls and many other devices for a powerful, cost-effective safety solution. The SC22-3 features 22 input terminals, which monitor both contact-based and PNP solid-state input devices, and each input circuit is configurable to monitor an input signal or provide 24V dc sources when needed. Plus, the SC22-3 can be simply configured using Banner's intuitive PC Interface or the module's built-in LCD display and push buttons.
The SC22-3 dramatically reduces the time and complexity of interfacing multiple safety functions and devices by incorporating them into one easily configurable device. The controller's click-and-go system offers simple configuration for safeguarding functions right on a computer, through use of Windows XP or 2000 on a PC using a USB cable, or by using the XM card and programming tool. The SC22-3's built-in front panel LCD screen and bright LED indicators provide status updates for simple monitoring and troubleshooting. In addition, the SC22-3 meets industry standards including the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, and Category 4 Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1. Pricing for the SC22-3 starts as low as $650.
"The SC22-3 can easily replace several traditional safety modules by combining multiple safety and non-safety device functions into one cost-effective and time-efficient device," said Mike Carlson, technical manager for Banner's safety products. "The SC22-3 allows you to perform muting, bypassing and additional functions, and provides exceptional diagnostics and the versatility to accommodate a wide range of input devices from Banner or other manufacturers." Carlson adds, "This safety controller ensures maximum safety while minimizing installation and troubleshooting time, automatically detecting faulty devices or wiring configuration errors to help you quickly locate and clear faults in the system."
The SC22-3 is easily programmed using the PC Interface or the controller's Onboard Interface by defining each device and assigning a combination of the three independent safety outputs for each device to control. Users can quickly create and document even complex safety logic configurations, incorporating multiple safety inputs and outputs in minutes. The SC22-3 also provides 14 types of safety and non-safety input device category choices, and several Dual and Single Channel circuit types can be used.
Applications. The SC22-3 Safety Controller is ideal for integrating light curtains, muting functions, ON/OFF switches, and numerous other safety and non-safety input devices. It is suited for a wide variety of uses in guarding entry/exit points, operator load/unload applications, and other applications where operator and machine safety is critical. Examples include the following:
Interlocking access panels
Safeguarding personnel in operator load/unload applications
Machine guarding operations, including palletizers, stacker/de-stackers and manual feed operations
Entry/exit guarding applications
Power presses and other machine tool applications
Equipment and process protection
In addition, several features of the SC22-3 make it particularly easy to install and use:
Features 22 configurable inputs to incorporate both safety and non-safety input devices
Monitors an input signal or provides 24V dc sources when needed
Combines safety monitoring, bypass, muting and many additional functions into one controller
Offers built-in LCD display screen and bright LED indicators for status updates
Features easy configuration using intuitive PC Interface or XM card for storage of system configurations (both included with each controller)
Allows configurations to be stored on a hard drive, flash drive, CD or emailed as an attachment
Provides advanced diagnostics by monitoring input, output and system properties
Offers all-new click-and-go system to easily configure safeguarding functions for monitoring output status functions
Allows documentation to be exported as a PDF or DXF file
Meets Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, and Category 4
Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1 standards
Offers 35 mm DIN-rail mountable housing
Operates on 24V dc supply voltage
Accommodates input devices from Banner and other manufacturers
About Banner.
Banner Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of electronic machine guarding systems, precision measurement systems, wireless networks, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, vision sensors and fiber optic assemblies.
Download the SC22-3 Safety Controller brochure, request a printed copy or call 1.888.373.6767.
To view an animated demonstration of the SC22-3 Safety Controller, visit: bannerengineering.com/sc22animation
For the entire selection of Banner safety products, 2006-2007 Machine Safety Products catalogs are available free of charge. Download or request a catalog online at www.bannerengineering.com or call 1.888.373.6767.
