Safety subfunctions

The following drive-related safety functions can be used:

  • STO (Safe Torque Off in accordance with IEC 61800-5-2) by disconnecting the STO input.
  • If the STO function is activated, the frequency inverter no longer supplies power to the motor for generating torque. This safety subfunction corresponds to a non-controlled stop according to EN 60204‑1, stop category 0.
  • The STO input must be disabled by a suitable external safety controller/safety relay.
  • The following figure shows the STO function:

v

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Speed

t

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Time

t1

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Time at which STO is triggered

 

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Disconnection range

  • SS1-t (SS1(c)) (Safe stop 1 with time control according to IEC 61800-5-2) by means of suitable external control (e.g. safety relay with delayed disconnection).
  • The following procedure must followed:
    • Decelerate the drive via the setpoint input using a suitable braking ramp.
    • Disconnect the STO input (thereby triggering the STO function) after a specified safety-related time delay.
  • This safety subfunction corresponds to a controlled stop according to EN 60204‑1, stop category 1.
  • The following figure illustrates the SS1-t function:

v

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Speed

t

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Time

t1

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Time at which the braking ramp is initiated

t2

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Time at which STO is triggered

Δt

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Delay time until STO is triggered

 

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Range of safe time delay

 

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Disconnection range