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Chapter
5
EFI
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Configuration options via EFI
5
Configuration options via EFI
To ensure the devices fulfil their application-specific function and can exchange data with
each other, configuration is necessary. ESPE, safety controller and EFI gateway are
configured using the configuration software CDS, the Flexi Soft modular safety controller
using the configuration software Flexi Soft Designer.
Depending on the composition of a system configuration, there are different points for
accessing the overall configuration of the safety controllers and safety sensors.
If only safety controllers and safety sensors are used on an EFI connection or only one
active EFI connection is used, a specific procedure for the configuration is not necessary.
The PC to be used for the configuration can be connected to any device in the EFI system.
In the case of device groups with more than one active EFI string, however, a specific
procedure for the configuration must be followed, as sensors in the group cannot be
detected across EFI strings and as a result configuration will be prevented.
5.1
Device groups with one EFI string
5.1.1
Cascaded system with the safety light curtain C4000
You can configure a cascaded system with three C4000 safety light curtains from the
C4000 Host (1), from the C4000 Guest 1 (2) as well as from the C4000 Guest 2 (3).
Fig. 26: Configuration of a
cascaded system
