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News Release from: Omron Scientific Technologies | Subject: RM-3 and RM-X Resource Modules
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2002
Resource modules enhance machine
safeguarding
A microprocessor-controlled "Type 4" safety device is designed to furnish a temporary, automatic suspension of the safety function(s) provided by a safety light curtain (muting).
Scientific Technologies has introduced RM-3 and RM-X Resource Modules The RM-3 is a microprocessor-controlled "Type 4" safety device designed to furnish a temporary, automatic suspension of the safety function(s) provided by a safety light curtain (muting)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The RM-X provides an MPCE feedback signal, and is an accessory product that provides mechanical relay safety outputs for STI safety control products that have solid-state outputs (OSSD).
The term Muting is defined as bypassing the protective function of the safety light curtain and is only permitted by ANSI B11.19 during the non-hazardous portion of the machine cycle.
Muting is commonly applied to press and conveyor systems so that material can be transported through the protected field without interruption of the process.
The RM-3 is a two-channel mute module, allowing it to provide the muting function to two different safety devices.
The RM-3 has sensor inputs for four sensors per channel, allowing muting systems with two, three or four sensors to be created.
The module's logic, combined with the sensor inputs, is designed to support a variety of safeguarding applications.
With headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley, STI was founded nearly 30 years ago and employs more than 350 people.
STI has been selected twice by Forbes and three times by Business Week as one of the "world1s best small companies." STI1s safety products are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots.
Their products serve a wide variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor, automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets.
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