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Chapter 2 Before Using This Device
2-1 Features
This device is a safety control unit. This device has eight built-in preset logics that can deal with
various safety systems. The logics can also be set (customizable logics).
The preset logics and customizable logics have acquired related international standards.
Selecting logics and connecting safety devices can construct various safety circuits.
Safety device
Monitor com-
munication
(Non-safety)
Logic
setting
PLC
Contactor
Safety certified
Logic selection
•
Fixed (1 to 8)
•
Customization (0)
PC
SF-C21
(1) Selecting preset logics and connecting various safety devices
This device incorporates eight preset logics supporting basic applications and one customiz-
able logic that can be set freely.
(2) Easy setting of software tool and customizable logic
Customizable logics can easily be set in PC by using a software tool.
(3) Acquisition of safety certification
This unit is a safety control unit that has acquired IEC 61508 (SIL3) and ISO 13849-1 (Up to
category 4, PLe).
(4) Safety categories 2, 3, and 4 available
Selecting logics and connecting various types of safety devices can construct systems avail-
able for Categories 2, 3, and 4 of ISO 13849-1.