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1.2Definition of symbols1200Definition of symbols1-Einfhrung Zeichen
Information that is particularly important is identified as follows:
DANGER!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation
that poses an immediate threat of serious injury and death and
indicates preventive measures that can be taken.
WARNING!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation
that could lead to serious injury and death and indicates preventive measures that can be taken.
CAUTION!
This refers to a hazard that can lead to a less serious or minor
injury plus material damage, and also provides information on
preventive measures that can be taken.
NOTICE
This describes a situation in which the unit(s) could be damaged
and also provides information on preventive measures that can
be taken. It also highlights areas within the text that are of particular importance.
INFORMATION
This gives advice on applications and provides information on
special features.
This chapter describes the muting function with units from the configurable control system PNOZmulti. The safe inputs and outputs from
base units and expansion modules are suitable.
NOTICE
With a muting application, please refer to the operating manuals
provided with the units. Please also refer to the PNOZmulti technical catalogue.
The muting logic element is used to temporarily suspend safety functions (ESPE/AOPD) without interrupting the process (muting) in accordance with EN 61496-1. For a limited time period and a specific
operational phase (e.g. when feeding materials), it will suspend the effect of safety devices during the working process. Once completed, it
will reset the safety function.
Use of this operating mode and the arrangement of the sensors are machine or plant-specific and depend on the risk assessment of the machine or plant.
Be sure that you observe the warning notes given in the other parts of
this configuration guide and in the PNOZmulti technical catalogue.
These are highlighted visually through the use of symbols.
2.2.2Standards
Standards2-Muting_Sicherheit_Normen
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the safety regulations in this configuration
guide and in the PNOZmulti technical catalogue will render the
warranty invalid.
Knowledge of and compliance with the relevant standards and directives are a prerequisite for using the muting function. The following gives
an overview of the most important standards:
EN 61496-1: Safety of machinery – Electrosensitive protective equip-
ment
EN 60947-5-3: Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Control cir-
cuit devices and switching elements
EN 999: Safety of machinery - The positioning of protective equip-
ment
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of safety standards and directives.
Muting via light beam devices or limit switches
Override option in case of fault
Max. muting time can be set
Muting sensors can be monitored for simultaneity
Configuration of bounce time for contact-based muting sensors
Sequence of the muting sensors can be monitored
Operating modes
N/O contact of muting sensor 1
Muting sensor 1 = 0: Not operated
Muting sensor 1 = 1: Operated
Muting sensor 2
N/O contact of muting sensor 2
Muting sensor 2 = 0: Not operated
Muting sensor 2 = 1: Operated
Light curtain
Light curtain = 0: Interrupted
Light curtain = 1: Not interrupted
Assign the light curtain input parameter to the output of the light curtain function element. The light curtain function element must be
configured with an automatic reset.
Muting sensor 3
N/O contact of muting sensor 3
Muting sensor 3 = 0: Not operated
Muting sensor 3 = 1: Operated
Muting sensor 4
N/O contact of muting sensor 4
Muting sensor 4 = 0: Not operated
Muting sensor 4 = 1: Operated
Muting override
Muting override = 1: Suspend the muting function if a fault occurs
(override) to override the muting channel.
Reset = 0/1 pulse edge: Reset muting after an error or start the muting
Enable = 0: Error detected (e.g. simultaneity exceeded)
Enable = 1: The enable is granted if no error has been detected.
Muting active
Display of muting status (e.g. for activating a lamp)
Muting active = 0: No muting (light curtain not suspended)
Muting active = 1: Muting active (light curtain suspended)
Maximum muting time
This setting is used to adjust the maximum permitted muting time.
Permitted value range: 1 ... 900s (= 15 minutes)
Simultaneity
This setting is used to define the maximum time (synchronisation
time) which is permitted to elapse between the actuation (0/1-pulse
edge) of muting sensors 1 and 2 or muting sensors 3 and 4.
Permissible value range for parallel muting and cross muting: 1 ... 3 s
Permitted value range for sequential muting: 1 ... 30 s
Bounce time
This setting can be used to set the time up to the point at which the
muting sensors finally make contact.
Permitted value range: 50 ..0.800 ms
2.3.5Suspension of muting (override)
Suspension of muting (override)2-Muting_Konfiguration_Muting-Überbrückung_Override
If there are faults, the muting station can be overridden via the muting
override input parameter.
Start-up condition
Muting override can be switched on if at least one of the muting sensors is active. The enable output and
are set during the override. The override is monitored and has a maximum duration that corresponds to the set muting time.
Switch-off condition
Muting override is switched off if
– the muting time has elapsed
or
– no muting sensor is active and the light curtain is clear
or
– muting override is reset to 0 (release override button).
"During muting safe conditions shall be provided by other
means" (EN 954-1). For example, this may be achieved by the
conveyed item blocking access to the danger zone. Even openings in or between the individual parts of the conveyor flow must
never enable access.
Switch conditions in sequential mode2-Muting_Betriebsarten_sequenzielles Muting-Schaltbedingungen
Muting On
Entering the danger zone:
1. Muting sensors MS1 and MS2 must be operated consecutively (first
MS1, then MS2) within the configured simultaneity period. Muting is
activated by operating MS2.
2. Muting sensors MS3 and MS4 must be operated consecutively (first
MS3, then MS4) within the configured simultaneity period.
3. MS1 and MS2 must be cleared consecutively (first MS1, then MS2).
4. MS3 and MS4 must be cleared consecutively (first MS3, then MS4).
Leaving the danger zone:
1. Muting sensors MS4 and MS3 must be operated consecutively (first
MS4, then MS3) within the configured simultaneity period. Muting is
activated by operating MS3.
2. MS2 and MS1 must be operated consecutively (first MS2, then MS1).
3. MS4 and MS3 must be cleared consecutively (first MS4, then MS3).
4. MS2 and MS1 must be cleared consecutively (first MS2, then MS1).
Muting Off
Suspension of the safety function is cancelled as soon as the penultimate muting sensor, MS2 or MS3, is no longer operated, i.e. only
one muting sensor remains operated.
The muting sensors must be operated in a specific sequence in sequential mode. Once a particular directional movement has started (entry or
exit), it must be fully completed. Any deviation from the sequence shown
causes the enable output (enable = 0) and the output parameter
active
Vehicle length W greater than distance C between MS1 and MS4
All sensors are temporarily operated as the vehicle passes through. The
first muting sensor (MS1 upon entering, MS4 upon exiting) only becomes clear once all muting sensors have been operated.
Vehicle length W less than distance C between MS1 and MS4
As the vehicle passes through, the first muting sensor becomes clear
(MS1 upon entering, MS4 upon exiting) before the last muting sensor
has been operated.
Messages can be queried in the PNOZmulti Configurator in bit mode
and linked further within the program.
Bit 1: Light curtain, interrupted (without active muting)
Bit 2: Waiting for reset (reset)
Bit 3: Sensor status unfeasible, override required
Bit 8: Muting time exceeded
Bit 9: Feasibility error, simultaneity period exceeded on muting sen-
Bit 10: Feasibility error, simultaneity period exceeded on muting sen-
sors 1 and 2, only one sensor operated
sors 3 and 4, only one sensor operated
Vehicle length W less than distance C between MS1 and MS4
Key:
t
= Simultaneity
sync
t
= Muting time
MUT
: Set enable with reset
: Start muting via MS1/MS2
: End muting by clearing MS3
: Restart muting via MS1/MS2
2. Muting sensors MS1 and MS2 must be operated before MS3 and
MS4 are cleared.
Muting Off
Suspension of the safety function is cancelled as soon as the penultimate muting sensor, MS3/MS4 upon entering or MS1/MS2 upon exiting,
is no longer operated. In other words, only one muting sensor remains
operated.
Messages can be queried in the PNOZmulti Configurator in bit mode
and linked further within the program.
Bit 1: Light curtain, interrupted (without active muting)
Bit 2: Waiting for reset (reset)
Bit 3: Sensor status unfeasible, override required
Bit 8: Muting time exceeded
Bit 9: Feasibility error, simultaneity period exceeded on muting sen-
sors 1 and 2, only one sensor operated
Bit 10: Feasibility error, simultaneity period exceeded on muting sen-