Complementary information
You can move elements from one module to another. This does not work for the
following elements:
•
Element with a connection to a
Fast shut off V1
function block
•
Grouped elements, for example an operating mode selector switch or switch with
locking device
7.4.7.2
Configuring elements
Prerequisites
•
The input element or output element is connected to the safety controller in the
workspace of the configuration software or is located in the parking area.
Approach
1.
Double-click on the element.
✓
The configuration dialog opens.
2.
Configure the element as required.
3.
Click on
OK
.
✓
The changes are applied.
Further topics
•
"Configuration options for input elements", page 46
•
7.4.7.3
Expanding elements
Overview
Some elements are made up of a group of two or more sub-elements. For example, a
guard locking element is made up of a safety switch as the input element and a lock as
the output element.
You can expand these grouped elements, i.e., split them into their individual sub-ele‐
ments.
Approach
1.
Place the element in the parking area.
2.
In the context menu of the element, select the
Expand
command.
✓
The element is expanded in the parking area.
3.
Connect individual sub-elements to modules.
7.4.8
Creating customized elements
Overview
Customized elements allow you to create your own elements using preset configuration
options (e.g., single-channel or dual-channel evaluation, discrepancy time, ON-OFF fil‐
tering, etc.).
A customized element is created from the template of an existing element.
Customized elements can also be exported and imported.
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