System Overview ProSafe-COM 3.00
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Safeguarding
The kernel of the ProSafe family is the ProSafe safeguarding system. The ProSafe safety system works
autonomously, without intervention from operator or other systems. Therefore a ProSafe safety system
guarantees a safe industrial system.
The ProSafe safety system can comprise one or more of the following systems:
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ProSafe-SLS:
a hard-wired safety system (Solid State Safety)
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ProSafe-PLC:
a PLC-based safety system
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ProSafe-RS:
a new generation programmable safety system
All these types of safety systems are fail-safe. They can perform the safeguarding function both
individually and integrated. Depending on client’s wishes, a ProSafe safety system can consist of one or
more types of safety systems.
Communication
ProSafe-COM handles the data communication between the ProSafe safety system and various external
systems, like CENTUM CS3000 / VP or other supervisory systems.
The data communication can be:
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from ProSafe safety system to ProSafe-COM, and further up to supervisory systems
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from supervisory systems down to ProSafe-COM, and further down to the ProSafe safety system
The basic function of ProSafe-COM is communication. In addition to this, ProSafe-COM can store events
(SOE = sequence of event recorder) and perform logical operations.
The engineering and maintenance tool for ProSafe-COM is the ProSafe-COM System Engineering Tool
(SET). During commissioning, test and maintenance ProSafe-COM SET is a powerful tool.
ProSafe-COM SET can be used for remote inspection and troubleshooting. Especially when long
distances need to be covered this can be very useful.
ProSafe-COM supersedes the DOS version (MODCOM) and the Windows NT/2000 version (MULCOM).
This booklet describes the ProSafe-COM Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 version.
Supervising
A ProSafe system can be supervised from the Yokogawa CENTUM CS3000 / VP system. Another
Distributed Control System (DCS) or SCADA system can be used also. An excellent SCADA solution is
provided by Yokogawa System Center Europe’s FAST/TOOLS.
ProSafe-COM handles the communication between the ProSafe safety system and the supervising
system. ProSafe-COM uploads all relevant process information from the ProSafe system to the
supervising system. The ProSafe-HMI (Human Machine Interface), DCS or SCADA system organises and
displays this information to the operator.
When connected to a CENTUM system, ProSafe-COM allows a complete integration of the safety system
within the CENTUM CS3000 / VP system. ProSafe-COM can automatically send event information to the
CENTUM system. Other manufacturer’s DCS or SCADA systems have to request for information from
ProSafe-COM using OPC or Modbus.
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TI48J01A00-00E Oct 2010
