Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Control",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Safety PLCs use Ethernet for a single network from
Schneider Electric, which we summarised at the time by saying "A compact yet powerful safety PLC designed for applications requiring multiple simultaneous safety functions meets the most critical SIL3 requirements of the functional safety standard
EN61508".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Twin-headed switches for two adjacent machines from
Euchner (UK): "The latest developments from the safety specialists include twin-headed switches designed for use with two adjacent machine access or cell enclosure guards".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Omron Corp
- take a look at Machine safeguarding business gets its own brand
which says: "Omron has decided to use the acronym STI, meaning 'Safety, Innovation and Technology' to brand its machine safeguarding products, commencing with the OS3101 Laser Safety Scanner".
Take a look also at the news release from WLD-TEC, Gas burner for testing uses IR sensor,
as well as Safety certification for electrical appliances from SGS,
and Control performs press safety and productivity from Bruderer UK.
See also:
Photoelectric guards meet IP69K standard
(October 2006)
The latest photoelectric guards in the demanding IP69K standard are able to withstand high pressure cleaning and available with protected heights from 330mm to 1130mm
Modular Safety Controller
(October 2006)
Modular Safety Controller removes software from the equation
News on the Modular safety controllers from Pilz Automation Technology
(September 2006)
A 42in pipe mill has gained a potential 17% increase in throughput on a 'tab attach' process by upgrading safety relays to modular safety controllers that monitor cranes and light curtains
Bus system covers all automation safety aspects
(July 2006)
PROFIsafe is defined for PROFIBUS and PROFINET and is believed to be the only solution, which completely covers factory and process automation applications, says Profibus
Safety control technology progress updated
(July 2006)
Profibus International reports that more than 20,000 PROFIsafe systems and nearly 190,000 PROFIsafe nodes are already in use worldwide, 10% of which in process automation
Paper outlines effects of safety control standards
(May 2006)
To help understand the new safety standard developments and their implications, FSE has produced a short paper outlining how the changes will affect businesses, available free to UK businesses
Safety system design limits installation downtime
(April 2006)
The important deciding factor for a tyre factory in updating its safety systems on rubber caldender machine was the limited amount of downtime needed to convert the old safety system
Standard and safety control functionality combined
(March 2006)
Safety controller with a two-processor safety architecture allows for faster implementation, improved productivity and easier ability to meet advanced safety control requirements
One source offers all safety system components
(March 2006)
A complete DeviceNet-compatible, SIL 3-rated modular safety system offers reduced installation costs and integration with existing DeviceNet networks
FLTA names winners of Awards for Excellence
(February 2006)
Ten more names have been etched gloriously into materials handling history as winners in the latest Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence
FLTA announces 2006 Safety awards shortlist
(December 2005)
In announcing the finalists for the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2006, the FLTA has paid tribute to the quality of every entrant reaching this stage of the competition
Safety vehicle updates plants on systems
(October 2005)
Rockwell Automation's new Safety, Sensor and Connectivity Demonstration Vehicle brings working dynamic machine displays right into the heart of manufacturing facilities
Compact safety switch has high-force option
(September 2005)
Compact safety switch for guard locking can accommodate higher operating forces of up to 2000N and can be supplied with plastics or metal encapsulated actuating heads
Easily accessible escape release improves safety
(August 2005)
Escape release facility for Allen-Bradley Guardmaster's TLS-GD2 safety interlock switch offers improved safety provision for machine operators when attending to machinery
AS-interface slave connects light curtains
(August 2005)
Believed to be the first IP67 AS-interface slave for connecting standard light curtains, scanners and controllers it uses solid state safety outputs in safety applications
Upgrade enables larger safety controller programs
(July 2005)
With the release of the Pilz PNOZmulti Configurator software version 4, users can create more complex safety-related control programs for execution on PNOZmulti modular controllers
Access given to safety controller technology
(June 2005)
Starter package gives new users low-cost access to the PNOZmulti software-configurable, modular safety controller technology and includes complete programming kit
News on the Training course - safety control systems from Pilz Automation Technology
(June 2005)
Training course designed to educate on the importance of maintenance to ensure that a well-designed safety-related control system will continue to perform correctly
Entry/exit device safeguards in hazardous useage
(April 2005)
Entry/exit access guarding device is a simple 'one-box' design with an operating range up to 8m and response time as low as 16ms provides low-cost guarding of access to hazardous applications
Network controller has highest safety level
(April 2005)
Network controller has World's highest safety level Safety network controller is believed to be the world's first to have a built-in DeviceNet Safety interface and modular safety functions
News on the Software-configurable, modular safety controllers from Pilz Automation Technology
(March 2005)
Extra I/O modules, components developed specifically for users of power presses, plus the configuration software has been upgraded to suit increased functionality of PNOZmulti system
Emergency stop pushbutton redefined
(January 2005)
Emergency stop pushbutton switches, with a wide range of options, enhance safety and improve the speed with which operated pushbutton switches can be identified
Machine safety seminar will be run again
(July 2004)
Following the overwhelming success of its first Machine Safety Seminar, the British Automation and Robotics Association, will run the event again for those responsible for machine safety
Safety switch can be used at high locking forces
(July 2004)
Safety switch for use in machine tools or other applications can be confidently used where locking forces up to 2500N are required and is protection rated to IP67
Take care when specifying machine safety systems
(July 2004)
Machine builders need to take care when specifying safety components to avoid jeopardising machine availability and they have to be fail-safe in order to perform their proper function
Safety and control are starting to converge
(June 2004)
Software-configurable modular safety controllers and 'safe PLCs' will become more commonplace in order to deliver the complex logic, functionality and diagnostics required by safety legislation
Machine door handle has own safety sensor
(June 2004)
Man-machine safety specialist has introduced a door-handle that features an integrated coded magnetic safety sensor so it avoids having to use a separate door handle and safety switch
How to cope with frequent safety standard changes
(May 2004)
To help companies meet changing safety standards and specifications a turnkey management approach has established for the design, installation and commissioning of safety systems
Modular safety system avoids PLC complexity
(February 2004)
Modular safety system improves safety and removes cost and complexity of PLC based safety system on 100m long corrugator machine
PSS systems can be programmed to test circuits
(January 2004)
A machinery safety control circuit that utilises a PSS can be viewed as being of higher integrity than conventional safety circuits but any little used gate switches can harbour undetected faults
Modular safety system defeats cost and complexity
(August 2003)
Modular safety system overcomes the cost and complexity of using discrete safety relays and programmable safety systems for monitoring shut down control circuits on plant and machinery
Programmable safety controller suits Category 4
(July 2003)
Powerful fail-safe CPU for Siemens SIMATIC-S7 300 controllers is suitable for use in safety-critical applications conforming to Categories 1 to 4 (EN 954-1) or SIL 1 to 3 (IEC 61508)
Programmable safety controller suits Category 4
(June 2003)
All programming is carried out in one language - Step 7 - in a programmable safety controller that is suitable for use in safety-critical Category 4 applications
Do not gamble over safety risk
(June 2003)
Instead of carrying out the bare minimum of precautions to protect operators, a better idea is to make a risk assessment and see where the unacceptable risks are says Robert Sharrock