ABB Safety PLCs
ABB Safety PLCs are intended to provide certified functional safety control for safety applications of industrial machinery and automation systems. The ABB Safety PLC controller controls safety inputs, performs safety logic and manages safety-related outputs to reduce risks and protect the people, equipment and the process. ABB Safety PLCs are generally used in situations where international safety standards must be met.
In machine safety and automation applications, ABB Safety PLCs provide integration of safety and standard control. The ABB Safety PLC works in conjunction with safety sensors such as emergency stops, light curtains, safety switches and encoders to make sure hazardous situations are detected and corrected. Integration of standard control and safety control allows the customer to build more flexible and safe automation without affecting the productivity or reducing the up-time of the machine.
ABB Safety PLCs offer reliability and compliancy to safety standards. ABB Safety PLCs are built for industrial reliability and are certified to the applicable safety standards. The safety controllers are designed to withstand electrical noise, vibration and other industrial environmental conditions. Built-in diagnostics and fault detection capabilities are designed to help the customer detect the problem quickly.
FAQs
What are ABB Safety PLCs used for?
ABB Safety PLCs are used to monitor safety devices and execute safety logic to protect personnel and equipment in industrial automation and machine safety applications.
Are ABB Safety PLCs certified for functional safety?
Yes, ABB Safety PLCs are designed to meet functional safety requirements and are certified to applicable international safety standards.
What safety devices can be connected to ABB Safety PLCs?
ABB Safety PLCs can connect to emergency stops, safety light curtains, safety switches, encoders, and other safety-rated input devices.
Can ABB Safety PLCs integrate with standard PLC systems?
Yes, ABB Safety PLCs are designed to integrate with standard automation systems, allowing safety and control functions to work together within the same architecture.
Where are ABB Safety PLCs commonly installed?
They are commonly installed in industrial control panels, machine safety systems, manufacturing lines, robotics cells, and automated equipment requiring certified safety control.