
NOTE: The minimum amount of time for the Module to detect a STOP condition is 15 milliseconds. This
"recovery time" (OFF state) is required for the internal integrity tests to complete, allowing a reliable
reset to occur. A lockout may occur if the Module is cycled too quickly. To clear the lockout, the inputs
must be re-cycled, meeting the minimum recovery time requirements.
Safety Mat Device Checkout - Prior to Module Connection
Before connecting the safety mat to the Module, verify the installation does not exceed the maximum resistance
specification. Check the mat with an ohmmeter to verify that none of the following values are exceeded.
1. Check the leadwire resistance.
a) Keeping track of which wire goes to which terminal, disconnect all 4 wires from the terminal blocks.
b) Measure and record the resistance between the wires going to terminals S11 and S12: ________ (=Ra)
c) Measure and record the resistance between the wires going to terminals S21 and S22: ________ (=Rb)
d) Review the values for Ra and Rb.
If both Ra and Rb
are
Then
Less than 50 ohms
The lead resistance is acceptable for all supply voltages; check the mat resistance next. If it
is 50 ohms or more for either, continue below.
Less than 500 ohms The lead resistance is acceptable for an AC supply and for a DC supply >20 V. If resistance is
acceptable for your supply, check the mat resistance next. If resistance is not acceptable,
lower the lead resistance by shortening the leadwires or by increasing the wire diameter.
Recheck Ra and Rb.
2. Check the mat resistance.
a) Step on the mat in various locations while taking the measurements listed below.
b) Measure and record the highest observed resistance between S11 and S21: ________ (=Rc)
c) Measure and record the highest observed resistance between S21 and S22: ________ (=Rd)
d) Review the values for Rc and Rd.
If both Rc and Rd are
Then
Less than 10 ohms
The mat and leadwire resistance is acceptable for all supply
voltages and the safety mat checkout is complete.
Less than 150 ohms AND you are using an
AC supply or DC supply greater than 20 V dc
The mat and leadwire resistance is acceptable and the safety mat
checkout is complete.
Any other value
If resistance is not acceptable, proceed to the next step.
3. Connect the ohmmeter to the wires to be connected to S11-S12 (Channel A), and note the resistance.
4. Connect the ohmmeter to the wires to be connected to S21-S22 (Channel B), and note the resistance.
5. Perform the following calculation: Rm = (Rc + Rd - Ra - Rb)/2.
If Rm is:
Then
Less than 10 ohms
The mat resistance is acceptable for all supply voltages; the safety mat
checkout is complete.
Less than 150 ohms AND you are using
an AC supply or DC supply greater than
20 V dc
The mat resistance is acceptable and the safety mat checkout is
complete.
Any other value
The resistance in the mat is too high for safe operation. Replace the
safety mat. Repeat the mat resistance checkout for the new mat.
WARNING: Safety Mat Resistance Values
Exceeding the maximum resistance between the monitoring channels (usually due to
degradation of the mat) can result in the increase of response time or complete loss of the
sensing function of the safety mat, when it is stepped on (shorted). This can result in serious
injury or death.
Exceeding the maximum resistance within a contact monitoring channel can result in the Module issuing
a stop command (opening the safety outputs) when no person is present.
To ensure proper operation, verify the quality and specifications of the mat being connected
to this Module, and perform periodic checks of the safety mat's resistance, as described in
the Safety Mat Initial Checkout.
MAX1524 and MAX2324 Safety Mat Monitoring Modules
P/N 122366 Rev. B
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