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QuadSafe RM-4
Installation and Operating Manual
Scientific Technologies Inc.
Optical Sensor Division
Manufacturing and Sales Office
6550 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont CA 94555-3611 USA
1 / 888 / 510-4357
Tel: 510/608-3400
Fax: 510/744-1442
www.sti.com
STI Scientific Technologies GmbH
European Sales Office
Bötzinger Straße 29
79111 Freiburg, Germany
Phone: 49 761 455 26 0
Fax: 49 761 455 26 26
© STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 1 / 888 / 510-4357 Tel: 510/608-3400 Fax: 510/744-1442 www.sti.com STI Scientific Technologies GmbH European Sales Office Bötzinger Straße 29 79111 Freiburg, Germany Phone: 49 761 455 26 0 Fax: 49 761 455 26 26 © STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1— Important Safety Warnings ......page 3 Section 2— Description of QuadSafe RM-4 ......page 4 Section 3—...
  • Page 4 This page is intentionally left blank RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...

  • Page 5: Section 1- Important Safety Warnings

    A F E T Y A R N I N G S The QuadSafe RM-4 module is a “Type 4” safety device. It is designed to work with safety devices to guard personnel working around moving machinery. Whether a specific machine application and QuadSafe RM-4 installation complies with safety regulations depends on several items, including the proper application, installation, maintenance and operation of the QuadSafe RM-4.

  • Page 6: Section 2- Description Of Quadsafe

    STI 4600 family of light curtains. The QuadSafe RM-4 is enclosed in a 3"W X 5.8"L X 4.3"H DIN box with two rows of removable terminal blocks. The mode and configuration DIP switches are located inside the box.
  • Page 7 STI products: the MC4700 Light Curtain and the BeamSafe II solid state unit (BS2RC24). For the QuadSafe RM-4 to act as the primary safety device, the safety devices used with the QuadSafe RM-4 module must be configured in the Automatic Start mode and have their MPCE function disabled.

  • Page 8: Section 3- Quadsafe Rm-4 Top Label And Indicators

    Device #3 Clear Diagnostic Output RCVR-3 XMTR-3 RCVR-4 XMTR-4 Figure 3-1 QuadSafe RM-4 Top Label SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...

  • Page 9: Section 4- Operating And Wiring Instructions

    P E R A T I N G A N D I R I N G N S T R U C T I O N S Configuration of 4600 Light Curtains QuadSafe RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual PERATING AND IRING NSTRUCTIONS 4 .1 .
  • Page 10 Start +24 VDC +24 VDC XMTR-2 0 VDC 0 VDC Drain Drain SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...
  • Page 11 P E R A T I N G A N D I R I N G N S T R U C T I O N S Wiring Connections QuadSafe RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual +24VDC Start Required Lamp Start Switch...
  • Page 12 RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-2 Connecting the RM-4 to BeamSafe A-10 SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...
  • Page 13 P E R A T I N G A N D I R I N G N S T R U C T I O N S Wiring Connections QuadSafe RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-3 Connecting RM-4 to MS4600 Series Light Curtain A-11 STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • Page 14 Figure 4-4 Connecting to MC4700 Series Light Curtain with LCM-1 Controler. A-12 SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...
  • Page 15 O N F I G U R A T I O N W I T C H E S The following table defines the setting of the redundant 7-position DIP switches (labeled SWA and SWB) used on the QuadSafe RM-4 module to select from the configuration options. 4.3.1...
  • Page 16 EQUIREMENTS ONNECTIONS The QuadSafe RM-4 system operates directly from 24 VDC ±10%. Power to the QuadSafe system must come from a dedicated power supply which must meet the requirements of IEC 60204-1 and IEC 61496-1, STI part number 42992 or equivalent.

  • Page 17: Section 5- System Operation

    YSTEM PERATION The QuadSafe RM-4 module receives ouputs from up to four safety devices and produces a single pair of OSSD outputs. The system consists of a DIN box with two rows of removable terminal blocks, and is wired to up to four safety devices.
  • Page 18 This state does not allow the protected machine to operate until the fault is removed and the START button is pressed and released or power is cycled. Table 5-1 QuadSafe RM-4 operating states and corresponding outputs Machine Machine...

  • Page 19: Section 6- Cable Lengths

    — OSSD A and OSSD B outputs and return: Use 20 AWG unshielded wire with cable capacitance < 100 pF/ft., max length 10m (33 ft) — QuadSafe RM-4 Auxiliary outputs (PNP Out and NPN Out): Use 20 AWG unshielded wire, max length 10m (33 ft) —...

  • Page 20: Section 7- Safety Distance

    ISTANCE WARNING! Never install a QuadSafe RM-4 safety device system without regard to the safety distance. If the safety devices connected to the QuadSafe RM-4 system are mounted too close to the point of operation hazard, the machine may not stop in time to prevent an operator injury.

  • Page 21: Section 8- Diagnostic Display

    I A G N O S T I C I S P L A Y Operational Codes QuadSafe RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual IAGNOSTIC ISPLAY The controller contains a two-digit diagnostic display, which presents numeric codes indicating both normal operation and system fault status. .
  • Page 22 The Internal Fault codes are described in the table below. Code Displayed Internal Fault Consult STI at 888-510-4357 A-20 SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...

  • Page 23: Section 9- Quadsafe Rm-4 Specifications

    Auxiliary (non-safety) – NPN output sinking 100 mA @ 24 VDC. Output – PNP sourcing 500 mA @ 24 VDC. MPCE Monitor 50mA @ 24 VDC (QuadSafe RM-4 sourcing current) Maximum Response <1 millisecond Time Power Input 24 VDC+ 10% –...
  • Page 24 2 Relays RM4/1 MS4600/ 2 Relays RM4/1 MS4600/ 2 PLC Inputs A-22 SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...
  • Page 25 A F E P E C I F I C A T I O N S Mechanical DrawinG QuadSafe RM-4 Installation and Operation Manual 9 .2 . M E C H A N I C A L R A W I N 5.85 in...

  • Page 26: Section 10- Warranty

    STI’s liability hereunder, in any case, is expressly limited to repair or replacement (at STI’s option) of goods.
  • Page 27 Scientific Technologies Inc. 1 0 .3 . R E P A I R S STI offers product repair service at our factory. If you need repairs made to any STI product contact our Customer Service Department. 1 0 .4 . R...

  • Page 28: Section 11- Glossary

    A-26 SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. STI SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Fremont CA USA Freiburg Germany Tel: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada Tel: +49 -761-455 26 0 ©STI 0802 PN99583-0010 Rev. B...

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