2 Overview
The Banner XS/SC26-2 Safety Controllers are easy-to-use, configurable, and expandable modules (XS26-2xx models)
designed to monitor multiple safety and non-safety input devices, providing safe stop and start functions for machines with
hazardous motion. The Safety Controller can replace multiple safety relay modules in applications that include such safety
input devices as E-stop buttons, interlocking gate switches, safety light curtains, two-hand controls, safety mats, and other
safeguarding devices. The XS/SC26-2 Safety Controllers may also be used in place of larger and more complex safety PLCs
with the use of additional input and/or output expansion modules.
Based on the easy-to-learn SC22-3 Safety Controller software, the next generation PC Interface for the XS/SC26-2
controllers introduces greater flexibility with the addition of the Boolean Logic Blocks and fully configurable safety Function
Blocks. This free, downloadable software is ready to solve the machine safety challenges before purchasing any hardware.
The following terms are used in this manual:
XS/SC26-2 Safety Controllers - formal name of the product line
Safety Controller - an abbreviated version referring to the entire XS/SC26-2 Safety Controller system
Expandable Safety Controller - refers to expandable models
Base Controller - refers to the main module in the XS/SC26-2 Safety Controller System
2.1 Applications
The Safety Controller can be used wherever
safety modules are used. The Safety
Controller is well suited to address many
types of applications, including, but not
limited to:
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Two-hand control with mute function
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Robot weld/processing cells with dual-
zone muting
•
Material-handling operations that
require multiple inputs and bypass
functions
•
Manually loaded rotary loading
stations
•
Multiple two-hand-control station
applications
•
Lean manufacturing stations
•
Dynamic monitoring of single- or dual-
solenoid valves or press safety valves
Hinge Switches
E-Stop Buttons
Safety Light Screens
Muting Indicator Lights
Manual Reset
Hazardous Area
Muting Sensors
Figure 1. Sample Application - Robotic Cell
XS/SC26-2 Safety Controller
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