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VersaSafe system
VersaPoint product range
GFK-2731
The safety module is designed for connecting single-channel or two-channel actuators,
which can be used in association with safety technology.
For example, the module can be used in the following applications:
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Safety circuits according to EN 60204 Part 1
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Safe shutdown of contactors, motors (24 V DC), valves, ohmic, inductive, and
capacitive loads
The module is not suitable for applications in which stop category 1 also has to be
observed in the event of an error (see also "Behavior of the outputs in the event of enabled
switch-off delay for stop category 1" on page 5-4).
1.7
Documentation
Make sure you always use the latest documentation. Changes or additions to this
document can be found on the Internet at http://support.ge-ip.com.
When working on the VersaSafe system and its components, you must always keep this
user manual and other items of product documentation to hand and observe the
information therein.
User manuals:
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For the controller used
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For VersaSafe system I/O modules
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For VersaSafe system function blocks
Please also observe the relevant information about the bus system used.
GFK-2736
Automation terminals of the VersaPoint product range (configuration and installation)
Network Interface Unit (NIU)
Documentation for the
1.8
Abbreviations used
Table 1-1
Abbreviations used
Abbrevia-
Meaning
tion
SIL
Safety integrity level
SIL CL
SIL claim limit
Cat.
Category
PL
Performance level
Chapter 1 For your safety
used
Standard
EN 61508
EN 62061
EN ISO 13849-1
EN ISO 13849-1
1
Example
SIL 2, SIL 3
SIL CL 3
Cat. 2, Cat. 4
PL e, PL d
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