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TROUBLESHOOTINGAPPENDIX
1.3 Features
This section explains features of the safety relay module.
(1) Obtaining the highest level of safety approval
The safety relay module obtained the highest safety approval (Category 4 of EN
ISO13849-1/performance level E) that the programmable controller can be gained
(In some conditions, Category 3/performance level D can be gained).
A system ensuring higher safety can be configured.
(2) Category 3 and Category 4 compliant
A system complying with Category 3 or Category 4 of EN ISO13849-1 can be
configured depending on the safety input device to be connected and rated current.
(3) Safety standards
Use this product according to the following safety standards.
(4) Monitoring safety control with the MELSEC-Q series is possible.
Mounting/connecting the safety relay module on/to existing MELSEC-Q series
programmable controller allows monitoring operating status of the whole safety relay
module and error status of the module.
Table 1.2 Conditions for complying with each category
Condition
Safety input device to be
connected
Rated current
Contact-type
input device
Type 4 light
curtain
5.0A max. 3.6A max.
Dual input with positive
commons
(Input P type)
Category 3 Category 4 Category 3
Category 3 or
Category 4
Dual input with positive
common and negative common
(Input N type)
Category 4
Not
connectable
Category 3 Category 4
Table 1.3 Safety standards
Region Standard
Global ISO13849-1: 2006, IEC60204-1/A1: 2008, IEC61496-1: 2012
Europe
EN ISO13849-1: 2008, EN60204-1/A1: 2009, EN61496-1: 2013,
EN50178: 1997, EN55011/A1: 2010, EN61000-6-2: 2005
North America UL508