Functional Safety
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Functional Safety
The following chapters describe the safety functions provided by the drive amplifier
SD4S.
8.1
Safety Circuit / Restart Lock (STO)
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according to EN ISO 13849-1:2008-12, DIN EN 62061:2005 SIL 3
Important
Certification in progress
The integrated safety circuit / restart lock (STO) of device series SD4S is not yet certi-
fied. The certification by TÜV Nord is presently in progress.
The restart lock is provided for preventing an unintentional start of a speed-variable drive
from the standstill and can, for example, be used in the machine function “Safe stop”.
The stop function is used to shut down the drive in normal operation.
SIEB & MEYER drives provide a restart lock approved according to EN ISO 13849-1
and a stop function according to DIN EN 60204-1, stop category 0 (see stop categories
below). A stop category 1 can be achieved by using an approved safe emergency stop
device with delay or a safe PLC according to DIN EN 60204-1.
The stop functions are defined according to DIN EN 60204-1 (VDE 0113-1) paragraphs
9.2.1 and 9.2.2.3. The following categories of stop functions are available:
Category 0
Standstill by immediate interruption of the energy supply to the machine drives ele-
ments, i.e. uncontrolled standstill.
Category 1
A controlled standstill where the energy supply between motor and machine drive
elements is maintained to reach the standstill. The energy supply is interrupted at
that moment the machine is at a secure standstill.
Category 1b
A controlled standstill where the energy supply between motor and machine drive
elements is maintained to reach the standstill. The maintenance of the stop condi-
tion is monitored. If the stop condition is no longer applicable, the energy supply is
interrupted without creating a dangerous situation.
Category 2
A controlled standstill where the energy supply between motor and machine drive
elements is maintained.
Every machine must be equipped with a stop function according to category 0. Stop
functions according to category 1 and/or 2 must be integrated into the machine if they
are necessary for safety and/or operational reasons.
The disadvantages of the disconnection can be eliminated by the consequent use of
electronic elements. The DIN EN 60204-1 standard “Safety of machinery - Electrical
equipment of machines” also allows the use of electronic equipment for the stop function
in case of an emergency, if these – under application of the standards EN ISO 13849-1
and/or DIN EN 62061 – meet the same safety requirements as required according to
DIN EN 60204-1.
The concept of this approved safety circuit was developed by SIEB & MEYER AG and
rated as suitable by TÜV Nord. The technical implementation is certified according to the
required standards and regulations by TÜV Nord.
Before the shutdown of the drive, the standstill of the machine must be caused by a high-
er-ranking control and a stop function of at least category 2 must be ensured.
The restart lock interrupts the energy supply between drive and motor by cutting off the
supply of the output stage control. Thus, any rotation of the motor is made impossible.
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