Scalable Safety Integration for Small Applications
July 1, 2014
SafeLOGIC-X from B&R is designed to eliminate the need for extra safety controller hardware by distributing safety functions across hardware components that already exist on the network.
SafeLOGIC-X from B&R now offers integrated safety technology for small, cost-sensitive applications. Capabilities include safe I/O and drive technology, integrated diagnostics, safe line integration and safe machine options.
SafeLOGIC-X is programmed using the SafeDESIGNER editor in Automation Studio, just like the hardware-based SafeLOGIC solution. "This means that when a system outgrows its SafeLOGIC-X solution, it is no trouble to switch to a dedicated SafeLOGIC controller," said a company spokesperson. "The safety applications can be scaled and configured to meet the requirements of systems of any size. As safe input and output modules are added to a SafeLOGIC safety controller, existing programming code can simply be reused without having to make a single change. Switching over also does not require recertification, another benefit that saves both time and money.
"This type of unlimited scalability guarantees system continuity right from the start while also ensuring a uniform approach to engineering and diagnostics - two factors vital to increasing the availability of systems and machines."
SafeLOGIC-X is solely a software-based solution; extra safety controller hardware is not needed. Whereas safety functions are distributed across existing hardware components on the network, the safety application itself runs on a safe input module. All parameter and configuration management is handled on the standard controller. Safe user interface functionality is even handled by the visualization device. It can be implemented on any automation PC, panel PC, power panel and modular control system from B&R.
The architecture used with SafeLOGIC-X is made possible by the openSAFETY standard. This safety protocol provides communication services that comply with SIL 3 requirements and helps ensure that parameters and configuration data are safely distributed and monitored over the entire network.
For more information contact:
B&R Industrial Automation Corp.
1250 Northmeadow Parkway, S-100
Roswell, GA 30076
770-772-0400
www.br-automation.com
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