User Manual
Chapter 2
GFK-2843A
Jan 2020
Product description
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Chapter 2:
Product description
2.1
Note about the system description
The VersaSafe system is described in "VersaSafe system" on page 67.
In the description of the IC220SDL963 safety module, it is assumed that you are familiar
with the VersaSafe system. If this is not the case, please refer to Appendix A first for
information on the system.
2.2
Brief description of the safety module
The IC220SDL963 module is designed for use within an VersaPoint station. The module
features integrated configurable safety logic and safe digital outputs.
The IC220SDL963 safety module can be used as part of an VersaPoint station at any point
within a VersaSafe system.
The transmission speed of the VersaPoint local bus can be set to 500 kbaud or 2 Mbaud on
the safety module using switches.
Use the same transmission speed throughout an VersaPoint station.
The module has a 10-pos. DIP switch, which is used to set the island number.
The module has four safe positive switching digital outputs for two-channel assignment or
eight safe positive switching digital outputs for single-channel assignment.
The outputs can be parameterized according to the application. The outputs enable
actuators to be integrated into the VersaSafe system.
Within a VersaSafe system, the IC220SDL963 safety module can be used to achieve safety
functions with the following requirements:
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Up to SIL 3 according to standard IEC 61508-2
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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
Important
Please also refer to "Achievable safety depending on the modules used" on page 89.
