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Safety Light Curtains
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Batch size one option
for modular safety relay
MACHINERY SAFETY
ith the intuitive online tool myPNOZ Creator, users meets their own requirements in the myPNOZ Creator, using the
can assemble a tailored myPNOZ: it’s delivered pre- simulation in the online tool. As a result, errors can be reduced
assembled, set up and tested and so is a completely and commissioning accelerated.
Windividualised system, ready to install. No In the myPNOZ Creator it is possible to define the number,
programming knowledge is required to use myPNOZ Creator, as type and logic connection between the safety functions, based on
the logic links for the safety functions are defined on myPNOZ via what customers need for their plant. The Creator uses these
the modules that are selected and the sequence in which they are details to automatically calculate which modules are needed and
plugged in. As such Pilz has developed a digital, universal concept the sequence in which they must be inserted. The plug-in
for its new myPNOZ modular safety relay, from selection through sequence results from the connection logic for the safety functions.
to order: with myPNOZ Pilz can offer safe solutions that are built Due to this internal combination logic, the process requires no
in accordance with customers’ specific, individual, batch size 1
programming knowledge. The product that is generated can be
requirements. ordered directly via the online tool, and users can order a
The myPNOZ safety relay monitors safety functions such as previously defined configuration of myPNOZ with just a click of the
e-stop, safety gates, light curtains, two-hand controls IIIA/C and mouse. The safety relay is delivered pre-assembled and ready to
enabling switches. It consists of a head module with up to a install. Each myPNOZ is given a unique type code, so that if
maximum of eight expansion modules, which can be freely necessary the same system configuration can be re-ordered at any
combined. In the corresponding myPNOZ Creator online tool you time.
can assemble a needs-based safety solution from a wide range of
options. Users can switch between a logic view and a hardware Head module and expansion units
view. The option for visualisation and extensive documentation is The myPNOZ safety relay consists of a head module with up to a
also available via simulation. maximum of eight expansion modules, which can be freely
Depending on the safety requirement, users interconnect combined. The modular myPNOZ offers up to 12 different
safety functions such as e-stop or safety gate using logic AND/OR expansion modules in total: four output modules, four input
connections. The myPNOZ Creator tool uses a symbol to indicate modules and four input/output modules.
any logic errors in the safety function sequence. Users can add any Each input module can monitor two safety functions, which
further safety functions at will and also define details – such as not only minimises hardware costs but also reduces the wiring.
delay-on energisation and delay-on de-energisation for example. Multiple safety sensors can be monitored without the need to wire
Users can check immediately whether a circuit or safety design multiple relays – as was the case previously. With myPNOZ it is
Compact safety switch protects personnel
within industrial and processing applications
uchner has launched a new range of compact and highly unintentionally while the equipment is in use and ‘unlocked’. The
secure locking switches ideally suited to applications in compact dimensions of the CTM switch, which is just
the manufacturing, processing and packaging industries 120x36x25mm, makes this one of the smallest yet strongest
Ewith special variants for hygienic areas in food and locking devices of its type. The locking ball actuator on an
beverage plants. The new CTM transponder–coded safety switch elastomer bearing allows some degree of flexibility which enables
with guard locking is ideal for the protection of medium-weight the CTM to be used on smaller, lightweight doors with extremely
guarding often used on manufacturing and automation equipment, small pivoting radii, right down to 150mm. This allows lower cost
including packaging lines, filling systems, component loaders, or swing-type doors and flaps to be used where more complex sliding
almost any situation where a compact, high integrity switch is access solutions had to be used previously.
required. The CTM range of interlocks include variants which are
Both types of switch feature high-level coding using
transponder technology and an advanced diagnostic capability watertight and meet IP69. These use special materials such as
PEEK thermoplastics and 316L stainless steel fixings to ensure
that provides excellent resistance to misuse, especially where continued operation in these arduous environments. They can be
motivation for defeating the safety systems on the equipment is cleaned using high pressure without any detriment to the unit or
likely. Information, such as number of operations, operating actuator.
temperature, etc. can be used by the control system to ensure the David Dearden, Euchner’s UK&I country manager, says: “One
maximum ‘up-time’ of the equipment is maintained. feature which sets the new Euchner CTM apart from competitors
The well thought out design means that additional holding is that, owing to its small dimensions, the device can be fitted to
magnets and clips are eliminated as the switch-actuator has a units or doors that are close together. Where most interlocks of
‘holding’ force preventing the doors or flaps opening this type require a distance of 100mm between each unit to avoid
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY • January/February 2021