Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Controller",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Safety controller input reduces complexity from
Pilz Automation Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Status is indicated via LEDs on the front of the analogue input module and, if installed, via the PVIS 'intelligent diagnostics' system and a Pilz PMImicro diagnostic
display".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Software upgrades safety controller specification from
Pilz Automation Technology: "Configurator enables the cascading output from the PNOZmulti to be used as an output for standard control functions".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Pilz Automation Technology
concerning its Training courses
- take a look at Training courses explain safety concepts
which says: "Courses are available relating to regulations and standards, and others are specific to the Pilz range of machinery safety products".
Take a look also at the news release from Banner Engineering, Safety controller offers versatility,
as well as Safety devices provide compact solution from Cedes,
and Safety controller suits packaging industry from Jokab Safety UK.
See also:
Safety controller suits packaging machinery
(July 2007)
The PNOZmulti controller can be used to process the conventional I/O as well as the safety I/O, thereby eliminating the need to purchase a separate PLC
Safety controller reduces installation costs
(July 2007)
Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley SmartGuard 600 safety controller helps manufacturers integrate their standard and safety systems for increased productivity
Light curtains monitor hazardous jobs
(July 2007)
A safety light curtain monitors the operation of a Wohlenberg Schneidsysteme guillotine
Learning to live with EN ISO13849-1
(June 2007)
Kevin Ives discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive from 8th May 2007
Light curtains protect in hazardous areas
(June 2007)
Cedes offers two monitoring systems which are amongst the smallest in their class in the world
Safety controller company expands into Italy
(May 2007)
Logitec Automazione has been actively representing HIMA in Italy since 1987 in the area of safety-related controllers, an area which will now be further expanded
Compact inverter offers long, reliable lifespan
(May 2007)
Omron-Yaskawa's V1000 compact inverter series offers a ten-year lifespan and a one in 10,000 field failure rate
Safety controller receives new functions
(May 2007)
New software allows the PNOZmulti safety controller to be used to monitor for broken shearpins on applications such as hoists
Production system protects against cyber attack
(April 2007)
Wurldtech has verified that the Centum CS 3000 Field Controller (FFCS) and ProSafe-RS Safety Controller are well designed systems offering robust protection against cyber attacks
Safety system requires no special cabling
(March 2007)
With BandR's Ethernet Powerlink Safety Technology safety functionality is completely integrated in the control system and does not require special cabling
Software upgrade aids safety control configuration
(November 2006)
For medium-complexity machines, the Pilz PNOZmulti modular safety controller is far more cost-effective than using multiple safety relays or a traditional safety PLC
Safety upgrade enables additional throughput
(September 2006)
Corus has gained a potential 17% increase in throughput on the 'tab attach' process in its 42in pipe mill at Hartlepool, while still maintaining a safe working environment
Interface aids safety controller diagnostics
(September 2006)
Machine operators and maintenance staff can benefit from better access to diagnostic data by connecting a Pilz PMI m107 machine interface to a PNOZmulti modular safety controller
Safety instrumented system adds optical option
(August 2006)
To beat the competition in the booming oil, natural gas, and petrochemical markets, Yokogawa has added an optical remote control function to the ProSafe-RS
Safety controller is upgraded with software
(August 2006)
Several major enhancements are incorporated in the latest version of the Configurator software for the PNOZmulti modular safety controller
Single-beam light barriers make safety modular
(August 2006)
Low-cost single-beam light barriers offer options of infra-red or laser beams
Better ways to connect safety switches in series.
(July 2006)
Pilz has products available that can help to reduce the wiring and I/O requirement while still delivering diagnostic data and maintaining high levels of safety
New modules connect safety controller to Ethernet
(June 2006)
Pilz Automation Technology is launching two Ethernet expansion modules for the PNOZmulti configurable modular safety controller for transferring data via Profinet, EtherNet or Modbus
Maximising the benefits of safety light curtains
(June 2006)
Whether they are used for new projects or for upgrading existing plant, safety light curtains are an excellent way of enhancing productivity without compromising safety
Safety controller drives asset management system
(May 2006)
Hima Paul Hildebrandt has combined its H51q safety controller, with the H 6200 intrinsically safe analogue isolator and the H 6210 Hart multiplexer to form an asset management system
Two-processor safety architecture for controller
(March 2006)
Safety controller uses integrated architecture, allowing for faster implementation, improved productivity and easier ability to meet advanced safety control requirements
Distributed I/O from safety system
(March 2006)
Safety network controller devices integrate and evaluate any combination of safety input and actuator devices into Devicenet safety networks, using local or remote safety capable inputs and outputs
Pilz gains TUV approval for IEC 61508 management
(December 2005)
Pilz Safe Automation has won approval by highly regarded European certification organisation TUV for its management of key electrical safety system standard, IEC 61508
Safety controller set for Korean deployment
(September 2005)
Invensys Process Systems has been selected to implement Triconex safety and critical control systems and professional services for Lotte Daesan Petrochemical Corporation
Safety network controller is DeviceNet-ready
(September 2005)
A new safety network controller that expands safety control and promotes simpler total system control will be a feature of Omron's stand at The Safety Show, Sydney, Australia, from 26-28 October 2005
Bus-ready SAFEasy light curtains are EN954-1 Cat 4
(September 2005)
SafetyBUS p Club International is announcing that the new SAFEasy light curtains with direct SafetyBUS p interface are TUV approved for Category 4 applications according to EN 954-1
Safety controller links with Mitsubishi PLC
(August 2005)
Controls and Drives has used a CC-Link module to connect a PNOZmulti safety controller with a Mitsubishi Q-series high-end modular PLC
Safety controller takes over Scada system
(August 2005)
Global competition as well as the growing need for change in the installed process control systems meant that Degussa Initiators had to rethink the technical realisation of its entire OP operation
Software turns controllers to safety PLC tasks
(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
A view of Australian workplace safety laws
(June 2005)
For years, Australian employers have been in the spotlight when it comes to the enforcement of workplace safety, but designers, manufacturers and suppliers are now coming under pressure
Budget package introduces safety controller
(June 2005)
Pilz Automation Technology is offering a starter package that gives new users low-cost access to the PNOZmulti software-configurable, modular safety controller technology
LPG plant signs for integrated control and safety
(May 2005)
Yokogawa Engineering Asia has been awarded a contract to supply an integrated control and safety system for the phase II expansion of the BP Zhuhai LPG plant on Gaolan Island
Safety controller gains cost-effective options
(March 2005)
New additions to the PNOZmulti family of software-configurable, modular safety controllers further expand the versatility and scope of applications for this mid-range system
Safety and the fieldbus - the specialist's view
(March 2005)
Terry Hayward argues that the extension of fieldbuses to integrate people and machine safety should remain the focus of specialist safety experts and not automation experts