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SFDOOR Function

Created by: DaWWa at: 6/19/2014 8:17 AM (7 Replies)

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6/19/2014 8:17 AM	Rate (0)
DaWWa Advanced Member Joined: 9/11/2008 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 28 Rating: (0)	Hi, How do i use the SFDOOR (Safety door monitoring) when using a2 channel equivalent sensor. The function has "IN1" and "IN2", but i only have a single 2 channel sensor.

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6/19/2014 8:39 AM	Rate (0)
Marcjan Platinum Member Joined: 4/22/2010 Last visit: 12/15/2022 Posts: 5697 Rating: (702)	Hello, You can press f1 when function is highlighted, the description is clear. You need 2 switches. See attached pdf. Regards, Marcjan Attachment FB 217 _F_SFDOOR__ Safety Door Monitoring.pdf (1699 Downloads)
	Last edited by: Marcjan at: 6/19/2014 8:40 AM Problem solved? Please let us know! Please no technical questions by PM, use the forum sections for your questions.
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6/19/2014 8:59 AM	Rate (0)
DaWWa Advanced Member Joined: 9/11/2008 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 28 Rating: (0)	Ok so i guess its not possible to use a single dual channel sensor for the SFDOOR function.

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6/19/2014 9:14 AM	Rate (0)
Marcjan Platinum Member Joined: 4/22/2010 Last visit: 12/15/2022 Posts: 5697 Rating: (702)	Hello, Not possible is a big word, offcourse you can create a workaround, but it's about safety here ! So you should use the functions the way they are designed for! Regards, Marcjan
	Problem solved? Please let us know! Please no technical questions by PM, use the forum sections for your questions.
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6/19/2014 9:53 AM	Rate (0)
DaWWa Advanced Member Joined: 9/11/2008 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 28 Rating: (0)	I'm well aware that it´s about safety, and im not interested in any workarounds. I will use the "Em Stop" function instead for my sensor.

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6/19/2014 10:33 AM	Rate (0)
OmegaProjects Silver Member Joined: 11/14/2008 Last visit: 3/10/2023 Posts: 504 Rating: (22)	yess indeed that's a possibility. you also have other blocks like 1oo2 ? But I'm doing it also with FB215 actually...

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6/22/2014 9:06 AM	Rate (0)
fritz Diamond Expert Joined: 10/7/2005 Last visit: 3/31/2023 Posts: 2962 Rating: (1023)	Hello DaWWa allow me to ask you a question: What SIL or PL rating do you need to achieve for your protective Door monitoring? If it's SIL 3 (or PL e) and if you have asingle mechanical tumbler style Door monitoring switch, I'm afraid to sayit isnot going to cut it (no matter how many internal contacts it has).
	Cheers fritz The advice and opinion given in this thread is that of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of I S Systems Pty Limited. To find out how I S Systems can help you with your automation needs please visit www.issystems.com.au.
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6/23/2014 9:26 AM	Rate (0)
DaWWa Advanced Member Joined: 9/11/2008 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 28 Rating: (0)	Im using a electronic guradlocking system with solenoid interlock (Ple performance level), the system has 2 channels (2 NC) outputs. Which function would be recomended for this type of sensor?. Suggestions anyone.

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