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Two robot gate switch channels are provided on the PCSS unit for connection to the press
brake as shown in
connected to both of these inputs are opened, an emergency stop condition is invoked by the
PCSS, preventing any further operation of the press brake but up movement of the press is still
allowed. This functionality is only applicable if the operating mode on the PCSS is configured
for robot mode.
Note:
To adhere to EN12622 Category 4 Safety requirements the operation of the gate
switches must be checked on a regular basis to identify any failures in the system.
Channel 1
Channel 2
Switches
Switches
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Closed
Fault conditions for the state of both inputs are also monitored to always ensure they are in the
same state. If either of these inputs is in an opposite state or condition to the other input then a
fault condition will be flagged and an emergency stop condition of the press brake will occur as
shown in
Table
4.2.1.7
Option Selection
To select emergency stop option 6 during the PCSS configuration, set the initial value for the
emergency stop option selection variable to 6. This will ensure that this option will be initialised
and all required inputs and outputs are activated when the PCSS software is started.
4.2.2
Emergency Stop Option 7
4.2.2.1
Door Switches
Figure 4-13
and right doors on the press brake using the functionality for emergency stop option 7.
In this application, normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts from each of the
door switches are monitored with safety inputs on the PCSS unit. All doors should be closed
during normal operation.
Original Language Version: 1.02
for the FIO04 module. When the robot gate switch contacts
Figure 4-12
Machine Stop
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Table 4-4: Robot Gate Switch
4-4.
Gate Switch - Left
Gate Switch - Right
Figure 4-13: Option 7 Door Switch (CN6 - FIO04 Connections)
shows the connections available for the FIO04 module when monitoring the left
Description
Normal operating condition.
Valid stop condition. Up movement of the beam possible.
Fault with switch states detected. Emergency stop condition.
Fault with switch states detected. Emergency stop condition.
PCSS-F Additions Technical Manual
FIO04 – CN6
X14
1
X15
2
X16
3
X17
4
X18
5
X19
6
P14
7
P15
8
P16
9
24VDC
10
NC
11
0VDC
12
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Released: 03/12/2013
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