IDEC Corporation (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the launch of its FS1B Safety Controller. The FS1B lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset safety logic strategies selected with DIP switch configuration, with no programming required.
Standard safety circuit designs often use many safety relays to accommodate multiple inputs from emergency stop buttons, light curtains and other safety devices to provide a safety interlocking output for de-energizing associated equipment. The FS1B consolidates this functionality into a compact, standalone form factor, with convenient and reliable push-in terminals.
Features:
- DIP switches and single “enter” pushbutton that provide quick, easy setting of safety logic strategy, inputs and power off delay timer
- Colored LEDs and seven-segment numeric displays provide clear at-a-glance device and input/output status
- 12 universal discrete inputs (assignable as up to 6 safety channels)
- 24 built-in safety logic strategies
- Applicable IEC 61508, ISO 13849, UL508 and other approvals
- Safety performance up to SIL 3, PLe, Category 4
- Powered by 24V DC, with operating temperature range of -10 to +55 degrees Celsius and vibration resistance
- Able to be designed into controls once and adjusted with safety logic strategy to adapt for various types of inputs
- Applicable for various industries and machines/equipment, including injection molding, semiconductor manufacturing, metalworking, pharmaceuticals, food processing and packaging, robotics, automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots