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Operating Instructions
Safety Switches STA...
Correct use
Safety switches series STA are interlocking de-
vices with guard locking (separate actuator). The
actuator has a low coding level. In combination
with a safety guard and the machine control, this
safety component prevents the safety guard from
being opened while a dangerous machine function
is being performed.
This means:
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Starting commands that cause a dangerous ma-
chine function must become active only when the
safety guard is closed and locked.
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The guard locking device must not be unlocked
until the dangerous machine function has ended.
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Closing and locking a safety guard must not cause
automatic starting of a dangerous machine func-
tion. A separate start command must be issued.
For exceptions, refer to EN ISO 12100 or relevant
C-standards.
Devices from this series are also suitable for process
protection.
Before the device is used, a risk assessment must
be performed on the machine, e.g. in accordance
with the following standards:
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EN ISO 13849-1, Safety of machinery. Safety re-
lated parts of control systems. General principles
for design
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EN ISO 12100, Safety of machinery - General
principles for design - Risk assessment and risk
reduction
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IEC 62061, Safety of machinery. Functional safety
of safety-related electrical, electronic and program-
mable electronic control systems.
Correct use includes observing the relevant require-
ments for installation and operation, particularly
based on the following standards:
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EN ISO 13849-1, Safety of machinery. Safety re-
lated parts of control systems. General principles
for design
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EN ISO 14119 (supersedes EN 1088), Safety of
machinery. Interlocking devices associated with
guards. Principles for design and selection
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EN 60204-1, Safety of machinery. Electrical
equipment of machines. General requirements.
Important!
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The user is responsible for the proper integration
of the device into a safe overall system. For this
purpose, the overall system must be validated,
e.g. in accordance with EN ISO 13849-2.
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If the simplified method according to Section 6.3
of EN ISO 13849-1:2008 is used for determining
the Performance Level (PL), the PL might be re-
duced if several devices are connected in series.
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Logical series connection of safe contacts is
possible up to PL d in certain circumstances.
More information about this is available in
ISO TR 24119.
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If a product data sheet is included with the prod-
uct, the information on the data sheet applies
in case of discrepancies with the operating
instructions.
Safety precautions
WARNING
Danger to life due to improper installation or due
to bypassing (tampering). Safety components
perform a personal protection function.
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Safety components must not be bypassed,
turned away, removed or otherwise rendered
ineffective. On this topic pay attention in partic-
ular to the measures for reducing the possibility
of bypassing according to EN ISO 14119:2013,
Sec. 7.
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The switching operation must be triggered only
by actuators designated for this purpose.
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Prevent bypassing by means of replacement
actuators. For this purpose, restrict access to
actuators and to keys for releases, for example.
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Mounting, electrical connection and setup only
by authorized personnel possessing special
knowledge about handling safety components.
CAUTION
Danger due to high housing temperature at ambi-
ent temperatures above 40 °C.
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Protect switch against touching by personnel or
contact with inflammable material.
Function
The safety switch permits the locking of movable
safety guards.
In the switch head there is a rotating cam that is
blocked/released by the guard locking pin.
The guard locking pin is moved on the insertion/
removal of the actuator and on the activation/
release of the guard locking. During this process
the switching contacts are actuated.
If the cam is blocked (guard locking active), the actua-
tor cannot be pulled out of the switch head. For design
reasons, guard locking can be activated only when the
safety guard is closed (failsafe locking mechanism).
The safety switch is designed so that fault ex-
clusions for internal faults in accordance with
EN ISO 13849-2:2013, Table A4, can be assumed.
Guard lock monitoring
All versions feature at least one safe contact for
monitoring guard locking. The contacts are
opened when guard locking is released.
Door monitoring contact
Versions STA3 and STA4 additionally feature at least
one door monitoring contact. Depending on the
switching element, the door monitoring contacts
can be either positively driven (contacts ) or not
positively driven.
The door monitoring contacts are actuated when
the safety guard is opened.
Versions STA1 and STA3
(Guard locking actuated by spring force and released
by energy ON)
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Activating guard locking: close safety guard; no
voltage at the solenoid
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Releasing guard locking: apply voltage to the
solenoid
The spring-operated guard locking functions in
accordance with the closed-circuit current princi-
ple. If voltage is interrupted at the solenoid, guard
locking remains active and the safety guard cannot
be opened directly.
If the safety guard is open when the power supply
is interrupted and the guard is then closed, guard
locking is activated. This can lead to persons being
locked in unintentionally.
Versions STA2 and STA4
(Guard locking actuated by energy ON and released
by spring force)
Important!
Use as guard locking for personnel protec-
tion is possible only in special cases, after
strict assessment of the accident risk (see
EN ISO 14119:2013, Section 5.7.1)!
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Activating guard locking: apply voltage to the
solenoid
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Releasing guard locking: disconnect voltage from
the solenoid
The magnetically actuated guard locking operates
in accordance with the open-circuit current princi-
ple. If voltage is interrupted at the solenoid, guard
locking is released and the safety guard can be
opened directly.
Switching states
The detailed switching states for your switch can be
found in Figure 3. All available switching elements
are described there.
Safety guard open
STA1 and STA2:
The safety contacts are open.
STA3 and STA4:
The safety contacts and are open.
Safety guard closed and not locked
STA1 and STA2:
The safety contacts are open.
STA3 and STA4:
The safety contacts are closed. The safety
contacts are open.
Safety guard closed and locked
STA1 and STA2:
The safety contacts are closed.
STA3 and STA4:
The safety contacts and are closed.
Selection of the actuator
NOTICE
Damage to the device due to unsuitable actuator.
Make sure to select the correct actuator (see
table in Figure 2).
Additionally pay attention to the door radius and
the fastening options (see Figure 4).
The following versions are available:
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Actuator S for safety switches without insertion
funnel.
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Actuator L for safety switches with insertion funnel.
Manual release
Some situations require guard locking to be released
manually (e.g. malfunctions or an emergency). A
function test should be performed after release.
More information on this topic can be found in the
standard EN ISO 14119:2013, Section 5.7.5.1. The
device can feature the following release functions:
Mechanical release
In the event of malfunctions, the guard locking can
be released with the mechanical release irrespective
of the state of the solenoid.
The contacts are opened when the mechanical
release is actuated. A stop command must be
generated with these contacts.
Actuating mechanical release
1. Unscrew locking screw.
2. Using a screwdriver, turn the mechanical re-
lease to in the direction of the arrow.
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Guard locking is released.
Important!
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The actuator must not be under tensile stress
during manual release.
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After use, reset the mechanical release and screw
in and seal the locking screw (for example with
sealing lacquer).
Escape release
Permits opening of a locked safety guard from the
danger area without tools.
Important!
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It must be possible to operate the escape re-
lease manually from inside the protected area
without tools.
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It must not be possible to reach the escape
release from the outside.
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The actuator must not be under tensile stress
during manual release.
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The escape release meets the requirements of
Category B according to EN ISO 13849-1:2008.