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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Flexi Loop Safe sensor cascade hardware SC-FLN-OSSD5, SC-FLN-OSSD8, SC-FLN-EMSS5, SC-FLN-EMSS8...
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Original document This document is an original document of SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Examples for the voltage drop..........5.3.2 Possible solutions..............Supply of OSSD devices................8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
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OSSD Flexi Loop nodes (SC-FLN-OSSD5 and SC-FLN- OSSD8)..................O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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List of figures..................57 List of tables..................58 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
SC-FLT-TERM Flexi Loop termination element 1096460 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Indicates a situation presenting possible danger, which may lead to property damage if not prevented. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
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ôFõôGõ Two LEDs are flashing in synchronism. ôFõôFõ 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The following example shows such a situation. Figure 2: Error masking 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
M12 male connectors and M12 female connectors. Cables up to 100 m in length can be laid between the individual Flexi Loop nodes. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
The safety information on the switches and sensors connected is combined and trans‐ mitted quickly and safely to the Flexi Soft. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
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Figure 6: Further processing of information Gateway Diagnostic information 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
SC-FLN-EMSS8 – 8-pin Figure 8: SC-FLN-EMSS8 Flexi Loop node – 8-pin O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
(see "Connections of the Flexi Loop nodes", page 36). 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Flexi Loop node. The designation MS (= module status) comes from the Flexi Soft safety controller. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
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Figure 16: LEDs of the PWRI power supply accessory 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
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PWRI power supply accessory. The Overload LED indicates an output overload. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
(e.g., 8.5 m for 0.34 mm At an ambient temperature of 40 °C. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Make sure the current drawn via VDC and AUX_OUT flows back via the GND pin. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
Data flow Power supplies Section 1 max. 4 A 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
7 Flexi Loop node. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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0.5 A and with 1.5 A), the input voltage drops below the permissible value from the 2 Flexi Loop node. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
• install the PWRI power supply accessory. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Reset is realized by pressing and releasing the reset button. This action generates an active high pulse lasting at least 100 ms and maxi‐ mum 30 s. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The lock must be implemented in the Flexi Soft Designer logic editor (see the “Flexi Loop in the Flexi Soft Designer” operating instructions, part no. 8014522). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
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Flexi Soft safety controller Signal for interlocking device Actuator status signal 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The Flexi Loop nodes can be installed with what is known as a C-Fix bracket. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
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The C-Fix brackets are suitable for mounting the Flexi Loop nodes on mounting profiles with T-slots. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The safe sensor cascade must be disconnected from the voltage supply before any changes are made. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
However, the current must be limited to 4 A. Figure 27: Connection example with Flexi Soft 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Flexi Soft safety controller (see "Connection to Flexi Soft", page 35). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Never disconnect the connection cables of the Flexi Loop nodes. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The stated colors apply on the usage of pre-assembled cables (should be checked). Figure 31: Connection sketch dual-channel equivalent switch O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
The stated colors apply on the usage of pre-assembled cables (should be checked). 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
The stated colors apply on the usage of pre-assembled cables (should be checked). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
The effectiveness of the protective device must be checked daily by a specialist or by authorized personnel. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
No operating voltage, or voltage too low O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Loop node in the direction of propagation on which the MS LED is no longer flashing green at 1 Hz. 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Non-safe output is active. O Green Non-safe output is inactive. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Figure 38: LEDs of the PWRI power supply accessory 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
You will find detailed information in the “Flexi Loop in the Flexi Soft Designer” operating instructions, part no. 8023208. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
E1 (case b = type 4 testable sensors): 10 ms Minimum cut-off time 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
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30 mA (PWR left) / 55 mA (PWR right) SC-FLT-TERM 30 mA O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
3.5 … 6.2 mA Input current LOW –2.5 … +2.5 mA 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Output current monitoring Permissible capacitive load Max. 4.7 mF O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Current characteristic at 40 °C Tolerance Permissible continuous current Emergency shutdown 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Dimensional drawing Flexi Loop node Figure 40: Dimensional drawing Flexi Loop node (mm) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
Figure 42: Dimensional drawing Flexi Loop termination element (mm) 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Table 38: Part numbers mounting accessories Part Part number C-Fix bracket 2103178 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
(part number: see the type label entry in the “Ident. no.” field). 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
Are you sure that the safety controller was tested fully for safety functionality after each configuration change? O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK...
42. Dimensional drawing Flexi Loop termination element (mm)........53 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
38. Part numbers mounting accessories................ 54 39. Checklist for the manufacturer.................. 56 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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LIST OF TABLES 8023206/2018-09-11 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Flexi Loop Subject to change without notice...
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