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Most conventional safety systems
require extensive additional cabling to
get basic diagnostic data, however, with
the Euchner solution a single core within
the interconnection cable carries all of
the comprehensive information for all of
the switches in the group. The safety
chain was monitored via the integration
of Euchner’s ESM-CB unit which was
used to transmit the status of the
individual switches to the higher-level
Rockwell Automation control system via
IO-Link.
Through the use of the diagnostic information, made some great recommendations, the products
Nice-Pak can identify potential faults on the are high quality and working with their engineers
machine including switch misalignment caused by has been very rewarding. The new safety solution
wear and tear or potential manipulation and was extremely quick to install and is performing
proactively correct any issues prior to experiencing exactly as expected without any issues.”
unexpected machine downtime. In addition, Nice- The CTM interlock from Euchner meets the
Pak engineering have replicated this information on demand from end-users and machine builders alike
the machine’s HMI to present the operating team for an innovative, robust, compact locking device
with real time information to allow them to make where high levels of personnel protection is
informed decisions. required.
David Dearden, Euchner’s UK&I Country
Reduced commissioning times Manager, said: “Nice-Pak wasn’t looking for just a
It was essential that any potential solution could be switch, but the whole solution, and all to be
installed and commissioned swiftly. Due to the implemented around very tough deliverables to
innovative features of the CTM switch and the ensure Nice-Pak continues to retain its world class
benefit of Euchner undertaking the pre-assembly of productivity achievements. I’m very proud of our
the interconnects, Nice-Pak carried out the sales and engineering teams for meeting what was
installation in less than half the time that it would a very strict deadline in delivering this bespoke
have taken using a conventional solution. Not only safety solution.”
did this save money during the installation, but it As well as offering a wide range of safety and
also allowed the machine to get back into access control solutions Euchner also offers a range
production earlier than planned. of machinery safety consultancy and training
Gareth Roberts, Nice-Pak’s Group EC&I services, designed to ensure that equipment meets
Engineer, explained: “A major benefit of the Euchner the required standards, this includes machinery
solution is the ability to retain the diagnostic safety surveys, CE or UKCA Marking advice and
coverage, hence the performance level, while PUWER assessments as well as bespoke
utilising multiple connected locking door switches application guidance.
wired in series, saving time and money. Euchner www.euchner.co.uk

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