Panasonic MINAS A6 Multi Series Technical Reference page 226

8.1 Advanced safety functions
 This driver module supports 14 types of safety functions, and can achieve up to SIL3, PLe, and Cat4* for
Safety integrity level, Performance level, and Category.
* A test pulse needs to be used to satisfy Cat4.
 Safety monitoring program can bemade by using the safety function setting software PANATERM for Safety.
 This safety monitoring program can be used to construct safety input/output, safety functions, and so forth to
suit the customer's environment.
Applicable range of functional safety
Safety functions
14 functions
STO, SBC, SS1, SS2, SSM, SSR, SLS, SOS,
SLA, SAR, SLI, SDI, SLP, SCA
(Note 1) A test pulse needs to be used to satisfy Cat4.
(Note 2) Encoder duplication needs to be configured in order to satisfy SIL3, PLe, and Cat4, or SIL3, PLe, and Cat3.
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At the time of shipment, the safety monitoring program is enabled only the driver module
(device) and the STO function with the fixed OFF state. If the advanced safety function is
not required, motor drive and EtherCAT communication can be used normally as is.
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If the advanced safety functions is required, refer to this chapter and "PANATERM for
Safety Programming Manual (SX-DSV03508)" and "Safety Installation Manual
(SX-DSV03514)", create a safety monitoring program that corresponds to the customer's
configuration, and write it in the driver module.
Safety level
・Safety integrity level
・Performance level
・Category
 SIL3, PLe, Cat4 (Note 1) (Note 2)
 SIL3, PLe, Cat3 (Note 2)
 SIL2, PLd, Cat3
Advanced Safety Functions
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