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Product
Description
EDBC250SIO | 2.0
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4.2
Application
4.2.1
Intended Use
c250-S Safety System is a system of I/O modules for interconnecting the process signals in an
EtherCAT network. It consists of the bus coupler and a range of I/O modules.
The c250-S Safety System comprising Safety controller c250-S, Safety I/O-modules and
PLCDesigner Safety Software make the c250-S Safety system fit for the functional safety of ma-
chinery.
The intended applications of the c250-S Safety System include safety functions of machines
and all industrial automation tasks immediately associated with them. Thus, the system may
only be used for applications providing a defined fail-safe state which, in case of the c250-S
Safety System, is a wattless state.
Running any of the safety-related control components is subject to the safety precautions ap-
plicable to industrial control units, i.e. guarding by emergency stop and similar safety equip-
ment as specified by the relevant national and/or international regulations. The same applies
to connected equipment such as drives or light grids. Before installing and putting the system
into operation, the safety instructions, connection specifications (nameplate and documenta-
tion) and the limiting values listed in this user guide's Technical Data section must be read
carefully and obeyed at any time.
The c250-S Safety System is not designed for applications causing potentially fatal risks or dan-
gers to the life and health of many persons or disastrous ecological hazards unless exception-
ally strict safety precautions are taken. Such applications specifically include the monitoring of
nuclear reactions in nuclear power stations as well as the control of flight or air traffic control
systems, means of mass transit, medical life support systems and weapon systems.
Note, information
Usage note
Lenze's Safety I/O-module may be used ETG-compliant configurations with con-
forming products. Such products include slave services, master and develop-
ment systems, and functional safety products. Check the products for the
"EtherCAT Conformance tested" to see if they have passed an official test for
conformity. Certified products are listed in the EtherCAT Product Guide pub-
lished by the EtherCAT Technology Group.
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