KONGSBERG RMP201-8 Safety Automation Modules

Safe Automation products are released for the North American market. Safe PLCs, Safe I/O modules and Safe PLC programming software are now available as part of a complete system solution designed by KEB. All new safety products are certified to ISO 61508SIL3 and ISO 13849-1LE. The Safety PLC is a Fail Safe Over Ethernet (FSOE) controller that performs and monitors the machine safety functions in synchronisation with the machine PLC. The FSOE uses a blackout method and can be used in conjunction with other bus systems. KEB’s Safety PLCs KEB’s Safety PLC can be connected to other FSOE auxiliary modules, such as safety I/Os and servo drives with safe movement functions.

The KONGSBERG RMP201-8 is used to monitor safety devices using a safety PLC, and KEB now offers special safety I/O modules. Each FSOE auxiliary device has four safety inputs, two safety outputs and four OSSD outputs. Because these modules use Ethernet cats for fast, real-time communication, they are also ideal for existing systems or installations requiring a scalable solution. One FSOE manager can control up to 65,535 slave devices. The Safety Editor can be used with KEB’s FSOE Safety PLCs and I/Os. This single programming environment allows the programmer to develop the entire machine, including motion control and safety, in one software programme. KEB’s Safety Editor uses a certified plug-in from CODISY and a programme with function blocks. KEB’s Safety Editor uses a certified plug-in from CODISY and a programme with function blocks. The Kopivus Studio is also used to configure KEB’s Safe Motion Drive, which also supports FSOE and Safe Motion functions.

The KONGSBERG RMP201-8 provides connectivity and routing for all Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS), Ethernet/IP and Control Logix devices, including Data Highway Plus (DH+) and Ethernet/IP. The server connects PLCSs via a serial connection, a single-port Aaron Bradley 1784-PKTXPCI card, and an Ethernet connection. These connections represent true “universal connectivity”. Provides time-saving features not found in other drivers for many servers.