Configuring instead of wiring: The TwinSAFE configurator

The complete TwinSAFE system is configured via the TwinCAT System Manager. All bus parameters can be edited and displayed in the System Manager (unless they were already set automatically by the system).

The safety application is simply realised with function blocks that have already been certified, such as E_Stop, M_Mon, etc. To this end, the required function blocks are selected and linked with the required safe inputs and outputs. Simple handling and machine safety-typical function blocks facilitate projecting and implementation. Complex functions can be implemented by linking the function blocks via operators such as AND, OR, etc.

The finished safety application is loaded into the KL6904 TwinSAFE Logic Terminal via any fieldbus connection or via Ethernet. The terminal features its own user administration that prevents unauthorised access. Manipulation or unauthorised modification of the application can thus be prevented. The KL6904 TwinSAFE Logic Terminal also features automatic version checking.

Via the TwinCAT System Manager, the safety-relevant signals are available to the TwinCAT PLC in read access mode. Read access to these data has no effect on safety and means that no signal contacts (which would otherwise be required) are needed. Analysis of the status messages from all safety-relevant terminals such as KL1904 or KL2904 offers unsurpassed diagnostic depth.