Operating Instructions
IDEM Safety Switches
NET-BOX-CS
102638 2305 NET-BOX-CS Operating Instructions
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Protocol Setup
IMPORTANT
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The minimum time between the change of a single safe digital input and the
transmission to the CIP Safety is 32ms. In the case of an input level change at both
safe inputs at the same time the maximum safe application reaction time is 42ms for
Interlock/Lock and Estop.
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Clear any pre-existing configuration from any safety device before installing it onto a
safety network.
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Commission all safety devices with IP address prior to installing it onto a safety
network.
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When a SIL3 device is configured directly from a workstation, the user should
compare the transferred SCID and configuration data with the SCID and
configuration data originally viewed in the workstation.
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The configuration software shall assume an ASYNC parameter value of 1.
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Configuring an originator with connection data and/or target configuration data
must be downloaded to the target so it can be tested and verified. Only then can
SCIDs from the target be confirmed.
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Status-Bits reported by the device via CIP Safety messages shall not be used to
trigger the safety function of a device or system.
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The safety-related parts of the EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) of the NET-BOX-CIP
device shall not be altered.
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Each safety device shall have a single physical address that is unique on the devices
segment.
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The maximum operation time (proof-test interval) of the NET-BOX shall not exceed
20 years. When reaching the proof test interval, the NET-BOX shall be replaced and
put permanently out of order.
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After the detection of a safety critical error, the NET-BOX shall not be kept in fail-
safe state for more than 1 hour.
INFORMATION
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The device EDS file can be found via the NET-BOX product page of the IDEM website
www.idemsafety.com/products or alternatively please contact
