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GFK-2734
Chapter 1 For your safety
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1.5
Correct usage
Only use the VersaSafe or PROFIsafe system in accordance with the instructions in this
section.
The IC220SDL840 safety module is designed exclusively for use in a VersaSafe or
PROFIsafe system.
It can only perform its safety-related tasks within the system if it has been integrated into
the execution process correctly and in such a way as to avoid errors.
You must observe all information in this manual as well as in the documents listed in
"Documentation" on page 1-5. In particular, only use the module according to the technical
data and ambient conditions specified in Section "Technical data and ordering data" on
page 11-1 and onwards.
Within a VersaSafe or PROFIsafe system, the safety module can be used to achieve safety
functions with the following requirements depending on the conditions of use:
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Up to SIL 3 according to standard EN 61508
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Up to SIL CL 3 according to standard EN 62061
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Up to Cat. 4/PL e according to standard EN ISO 13849-1
It is designed for connecting single-channel or two-channel actuators, which can be used
in association with safety technology.
For example, the module can be used in the following applications:
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Safety circuits according to EN 60204 Part 1
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Safe shutdown of contactors, motors (24 V DC), valves, ohmic and inductive loads as
well as electronic loads, which are approved for this purpose
The module is not suitable for applications, in which stop category 1 also has to be
observed in the event of an error.
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Documentation
Latest documentation
support.ge-ip.com
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VersaSafe
When working on the VersaSafe system and its components, you must always keep this
user manual and other items of product documentation to hand and observe the
information therein.
User manuals:
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For the controller used
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For VersaSafe I/O modules
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For VersaSafe function blocks