Mechan F Series Installation Manual

MECHAN CONTROLS
Installation Guide : F-SERIES Safety system
Keep this guide for future reference
This information is designed to help suitably qualified
personnel install and operate Mechan Safety equipment.
Before using this product, read this guide thoroughly along
with any relevant European and/or National standards e.g.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and it's amendments,
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Further information can be obtained from Mechan Controls
Tel +44 (0)1695 722264
Description
The F-Series safety system is a complete electronic safety
switch and emergency stop button monitoring system for
machine guarding applications.
The control unit can monitor up to 30 inputs (F-Series
safety switches and emergency stop buttons), maintaining
CAT 4 SIL 3 and PL e.
FM1 Safety Control Module contains the power supply
regulation, dual safety contact outputs, external reset/moni-
toring circuit, system & gate indication, and the input for
one safety switch sensor and it's volt free indicator output.
The FM1 and a safety switch sensor are all that is required
for a system that is monitoring one guard.
FX1/FX2 Safety Extender Modules connect to the FM1
to build systems monitoring more than 1 guard. By simply
connecting the required number of FX1's (one guard switch
input) or FX2's (two guard switch inputs) to the FM1 sys-
tems can be built to monitor up to 30 guards. The extender
modules provide connections for the safety switches along
with LED and volt free indicator outputs for each safety
switch input.
ESM Emergency Stop Monitor allows the connection of
dual channel Emergency stop buttons or other dual chan-
nel safety devices with volt free contact outputs. Giving
indication for each input channel and overall output indica-
tion.
F-Series Safety Switches are solid state electronic
devices with no contacts or moving parts. This provides a
tamper proof safety system that can only be activated by
the Mechan actuator. When energized the safety switches
are continuously monitored whether the guard is opened or
not.
The Safety switches are resin encapsulated into an ABS
case, to provide a fully sealed, IP67 & IP69K, sensor which
can withstand the most arduous of conditions. Water, dust,
oil, machine vibration and even steam cleaning have little
or no effect on their performance, and with a 7-10 mm
switching distance they are easy to install and provide a
long and reliable working life span.
Applications
Interlocked guards where additional security required.
Door locking is not required. Harsh environments where
vibration, water or dust are problems.
Food and Beverage packing/filling systems Dairy Pharma-
ceutical Paper Industry, Can Forming and Filling, (Alumini-
um, Steel, Plastic) Semi conductor Manufacture/Assembly.
APPROVALS
CE Complies with all relevant sections of the
CE marking directive
TUV CAT 4 SIL 3 PLe
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIVES
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
EN ISO Safety of Machinery
13849-1 Safety related parts of control systems
EN ISO Safety of Machinery - Functional safety
62061 of safety related electrical, electronic and
programmable electronic control systems
EN 60204 Safety of Machinery
Electrical equipment for machines
EN Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
60947-5-1
EN 14119 Interlocking devices associated with
guards
EN Safety of Machinery
60947-5-3 Specification for low voltage switchgear
and controlgear
Declaration of Conformity
Please contact Mechan Controls.
CAT 4
SIL 3 PLe