Pci software compatibility, 6 input and output connections, 1 safety and non-safety input devices – Banner SC22-3E Safety Controller with Ethernet User Manual
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PCI Software Compatibility
To identify the version of your PCI software (i.e., PC Interface), click on the "Help" tab located on the top tool bar and then click on
"Compatibility Information." The information contained in the pop-up window identifies what PCI software version is running and lists
when a feature was added or changed.
Newer PCI versions are backwards compatible with earlier SC22 firmware versions, although features must be supported by the SC22
firmware version or the feature will be unavailable. If an unsupported feature is attempted to be downloaded, an error message will be
displayed. The SC22 firmware version can be identified via the Onboard Interface (OBI) "Model #" menu item; see section
Controller Information — Onboard Interface (OBI)
on page 71. This screen identifies the Safety Controller model, the firmware versions
of microprocessors A and B, and the hardware version. Contact a Banner Applications Engineer with any questions.
2.6 Input and Output Connections
2.6.1 Safety and Non-Safety Input Devices
The Safety Controller has 22 input terminals that can be used to monitor either safety or non-safety devices; these devices may incorpo-
rate either solid-state or contact-based outputs. Each of these 22 input terminals can either monitor an input signal or provide 24V dc.
The function of each input circuit depends on the type of device connected to it; this function is established when the Controller is config-
ured.
For general and specific information about input devices, their requirements, hookup options and appropriate warnings and cautions,
additional installation information (e.g., Safety Distance), refer to the sections
on page 26 and
on page 90, which contains hookup information and other useful information about integrating the following
devices:
• Safety Circuit Integrity
• Protective (Safety) Stop
• Optical Sensors
• Safety Gate (Interlock Guard)
• Two-Hand Control
• Safety Mat (Edges)
• Emergency Stop Push Buttons
• Rope (Cable) Pull
• Enabling Devices (Pendants)
• Bypass
• Muting
For further information about connecting any devices to the Safety Controller, contact Banner Engineering.
Safety Device Hookup Considerations
The Safety Controller inputs can be configured to interface with many types of safety devices, including safeguarding devices (e.g., safety
light curtains), complementary protective equipment (e.g., emergency stop push buttons), and other devices that impact the safe use of a
machine (e.g., equipment protection).
The way these devices interconnect impacts their ability to exclude or detect faults that could result in the loss of the safety function.
There are many standards, regulations and specifications that require certain capabilities of a safety circuit.
WARNING: . . . User Responsibility
The user is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, and regulations relating to
the use of this product in any particular application are satisfied. Extreme care is urged that all legal requirements have
been met and that all installation, operation, and maintenance instructions contained in the product documentation are fol-
lowed.
SC22-3/-3E Safety Controller Instruction Manual
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