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14.4 Functional safety FS (option)
General information
Every machine tool operator is exposed to certain risks. Although 
protective devices can prevent access to dangerous points, the 
operator must also be able to work on the machine without this 
protection (e.g. protective door opened). Several guidelines and 
regulations to minimize these risks have been developed within the 
last few years.
The HEIDENHAIN safety concept integrated in the TNC controls 
complies with Performance Level d as per EN 13849-1 and SIL 2 as 
per IEC 61508, features safety-related modes of operation in 
accordance with EN 12417, and assures extensive operator 
protection. 
The basis of the HEIDENHAIN safety concept is the dual-channel 
processor structure, which consists of the main computer (MC) and 
one or more drive controller modules (CC= control computing unit). All 
monitoring mechanisms are designed redundantly in the control 
systems. Safety-relevant system data are subject to a mutual cyclic 
data comparison. Safety-relevant errors always lead to safe stopping 
of all drives through defined stop reactions.
Defined safety functions are triggered and safe operating statuses are 
achieved via safety-relevant inputs and outputs (dual-channel 
implementation), which have an influence on the system in all 
operating modes.
In this chapter you will find explanations of the functions that are 
additionally available on a TNC with functional safety.
You machine tool builder adapts the HEIDENHAIN safety 
concept to your machine. The machine manual provides 
further information.
