SDI – Safe Direction

The SDI function prevents movement in an unintended direction. If this condition is violated, the safety sub-function will be triggered and a fault response will be initiated at the same time (usually STO or SS1).

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Safety sub-function monitored

 

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Safety sub-function is triggered

v

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Speed

t

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Time

t1

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Point in time when SDI is triggered.

t2

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Point in time at which SDI is deactivated.