Siemens Sinamics G110M Operating Instructions Manual page 195

The distinction between Emergency Off and Emergency Stop
"Emergency Off" and "Emergency Stop" are commands that minimize different risks in the
machine or plant.
The STO function is suitable for achieving an emergency stop but not an emergency off.
Risk:
Measure to minimize
risk:
Command:
Classic solution:
Solution with the STO
safety function inte-
grated in the drive:
Distributed converter for SIMOGEAR geared motors
Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7.9, A5E31298649B AH
Risk of electric shock:
Safe switch off
Switching off the electric power sup-
ply for the installation, either com-
pletely or partially.
Emergency Off
Switch of the power supply:
STO is not suitable for safely switch-
ing of an electric voltage.
Advanced commissioning
6.13 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function
Risk of unexpected motion:
Safely stop and safely prevent re-
starting
Stopping or preventing the dangerous
movement
Emergency Stop
Switch-of the drive power supply:
Select STO:
It is permissible that you switch of the
inverter supply voltage as well. How-
ever, switching off the voltage is not
required as a risk-reduction meas-
urement.
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