Functions; Benefits - Mitsubishi MELSEC-WS0-CPU0 User Manual

Special functions
5.1.3

Functions

In addition to the product-specific functions of the respective SICK EFI-compatible
devices the following functions are available:
General functions
 Status information (process data) of the SICK EFI-compatible devices are
available in the MELSEC-WS safety controller and at the sensor
 Diagnostics information of all the SICK EFI-compatible devices is available in
the controller
 Transfer of configuration information
Special functions
 Simultaneous protective field evaluation
 Protective field switching
 Function changeover
 Operating mode selection
 Signal routing
 Decentralized diagnostics information via Ethernet
 Information on the location of the protective field interruption at host-guest
applications
 Evaluation of signals and forwarding of the results
5.1.4

Benefits

 Reduction of the installation work (only 2 wires) when signals from several
sensors are used
 Reduction of the required material through possibility of saving function blocks
and I/Os
 High availability through provision of the diagnostics information with high
information contents for rapid and correct handling options
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