NEW STANDARDS FOR SAFE AUTOMATION

Bosch Rexroth is redefining safe automation: ctrlX SAFETY is the most compact safety solution of its kind and has the fastest reaction times. The compact yet scalable system can be used as required – from the drive-integrated SafeMotion solution in ctrlX DRIVE to the complete ctrlX SAFETY control system. In addition to flexible use, the advantages include a very high level of safety and efficient engineering through graphical programming of the safety PLC.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ctrlX SAFETY SYSTEM

The user receives a solution tailored to their individual safety requirements with maximum flexibility and safety. The use of open standards and secure connectivity on all levels as well as the fast and versatile selection of safety functions complies with the principle of the open, integrated ctrlX AUTOMATION platform. ctrlX SAFETY enhances this established platform as a trend-setting safety system.

ctrlX SAFETY grows with the customer’s requirements. The solution is based on two components that can be used independently or as an overall system – As a bundle, it is the fastest and most compact safety solution available on the market.

Thanks to the faster reaction times, machines requiring minimal space can be designed with ctrlX SAFETY. ctrlX SAFETY is part of the ctrlX WORKS suite. The intuitive graphical programming allows efficient engineering. Ready-made function modules are provided for advanced applications. ctrlX SAFETY has a wide range of diagnostic functions and allows secure, free programming.

  • Scalable: From a drive-integrated solution to a complete safety control system
  • Efficient engineering thanks to graphical programming
  • Compact design
  • Fastest reaction times
  • Flexible and versatile

SafeLogic

The SafeLogic hardware is extremely compact and, as a safety control system, its graphical programming allows the required programs to be created quickly and easily without extensive training.

 

SafeMotion

SafeMotion s based on the modular drive system ctrlX DRIVE and has scalable software. It is available as an entry-level version, with extended functions or for the highest requirements. At the same time, a purely drive-based safety solution can be achieved with this system, independently of the higher-level control system.

 

ctrlX SAFETY – a fast and comprehensive safety solution

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Why is it so important that ctrlX SAFETY functions are activated more quickly than those in any other automation solution?

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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF ARCHITECTURE AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS

SafeLogic

The extremely compact SafeLogic hardware is a ctrlX SAFETY component. The intuitive engineering interface, documentation-supported user guidance and ready-made dialogs for the acquisition of acceptance-relevant information allow significantly faster engineering than conventional solutions.

For more demanding applications, the hardware can be extended with additional I/O modules via the secure fieldbus. It has flexible interfaces such as Digital I/O, ctrlX SAFETYlink, Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) and PROFIsafe (in preparation). Via ctrlX SAFETYlink, secure I/O signals are exchanged between SafeLogic and SafeMotion on the ctrlX DRIVE.

SafeMotion

SafeMotion brings safety functions to exactly where motion occurs: to the drive. It is therefore unmatched in terms of speed.

With ctrlX SAFETY, the SafeMotion and SafeLogic components communicate as a complete solution via ctrlX SAFETYlink. This is 5 to 10 times faster than classic fieldbuses. As a result, the very fastest processing times from 1 ms can be achieved in the FastChannel task. These features form the basis for the highest protection and the compact design of safety devices.

ctrlX SAFETY THE CERTIFIED SAFETY SOLUTION

Thanks to the short reaction times of ctrlX SAFETY, it can be integrated into machines in the smallest of spaces while the fully certified safety technology allows efficient machine acceptance procedures. Once a safety solution has been planned, it can be integrated into different machine concepts without complex adaptation. As it supports the most common secure fieldbus protocols, ctrlX SAFETY can be integrated into almost any ecosystem, and modular safety concepts with secure cross communication can be realized. The system can be integrated into an existing automation topology.

Certified libraries and function blocks help to increase safety. The highest safety level (Cat. 4, PLe in accordance with ISO 13849-1 SIL3 in accordance with IEC 62061) applies. Long-term availability and ease of maintenance provide extra peace of mind.

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Technical data ctrlX SAFETY

Safety PLC cycle time ctrlX SAFETY
Main program 4 ms
Fast channel 1 ms
Interfaces ctrlX SAFETY
ctrlX SAFETY Link Master interface
EtherCAT Slave
Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) Master/Slave
PROFINET Slave
PROFIsafe (i.p.) Slave
SD card 1 x Micro-SD
Electrical data ctrlX SAFETY
Power supply - logic 24 VDC
(19.2 - 30.0 VDC), < 2 A
Power supply - peripherals 24 VDC
(19.2 - 30.0 VDC), up to 8 A
Environmental conditions ctrlX SAFETY
Permissible temperature (operation) 0 °C to +50 °C
Permissible temperature (storage) -40 °C to +70 °C
Permissible humidity 5 % to 95 %
Degree of protection IP20
Pollution degree 2 (EN 61131-2)
Dimensions ctrlX SAFETY - SAFEX-C.12 ctrlX SAFETY - SAFEX-C.15
A 61 mm 101 mm
B 105 mm 105 mm
C1 85 mm 85 mm
C2 9 mm 9 mm
C3 160 mm 160 mm
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