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Chapter 5 Parameterization of the safety module
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5 Parameterization of the safety module
5.1
Parameterization of the safety module in a Versa-
Safe system
Parameterization includes the following:
– Assignment of island numbers
– Parameterization of outputs
Configuration includes the following:
– Creation of the logic function with VersaConf Safety
Island number
The island number is a unique address of a VersaSafe island. Set the same island number
both in VersaConf Safety and on the module.
Set this address via the DIP switches prior to assembling the safety module (see "Setting
the DIP switches" on page 4-2).
Parameterization and
configuration of the
module
Parameterization and configuration determine the behavior of the module and thus have a
considerable effect on the safety integrity level that can be achieved.
To parameterize and configure the module, the parameterization and configuration created
in the parameterization tool must be written from the controller to the module (e.g., with a
function block).
The supply voltage must be present and the local bus must be in the RUN state when
downloading.
The module cannot be operated if it is not parameterized.
In this case, the FS LED flashes.
The module is ready to operate if the parameters for all outputs are valid and transmitted
without errors. Valid output data is only written in this state. In any other state, every output
is set to the safe state.
If errors are detected during parameterization, the parameter data is not transmitted. The
FS LED on the module flashes to indicate that the parameterization is invalid. The error is
also indicated at the controller. In this case, check and correct the settings.
For information about the configuration and parameterization of the VersaSafe system,
please refer to "Configuration and parameterization using the VersaConf Safety tool" on
For additional information about the island number, please refer to
"Operating modes and setting the DIP switches in the VersaSafe system" on page A-10
and "VersaSafe address assignment" on page A-6.
For information about downloading, please refer to "Downloading the configuration and