MonitoringTime input

Specification of the maximum permissible response time of the connected contactors.

Data type: TIME

Initial value: #0ms

Connection: Connect this input to a time literal, i.e., to a constant of the data type TIME.

Once the S_EDM_Out output switches to SAFETRUE, the feedback signal at the S_EDM1 and S_EDM2 inputs must become SAFEFALSE within the response time specified here. Otherwise, the function block outputs an error message (output Error = TRUE) and the S_EDM_Out output switches to the defined safe state (SAFEFALSE).

The process of switching off the connected contactors is also time-monitored: if the S_EDM_Out output switches from SAFETRUE to SAFEFALSE, the switching operation of the contactors is also monitored. The feedback signal at the S_EDM1 and S_EDM2 inputs must become SAFETRUE within the permissible response time set at MonitoringTime.

WARNING
	NON-CONFORMANCE TO SAFETY FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS Verify that the time value set at MonitoringTime corresponds to your risk analysis. Be sure that your risk analysis includes an evaluation for incorrectly setting the time value for the MonitoringTime parameter. Validate the overall safety-related function with regard to the set MonitoringTime value and thoroughly test the application. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING

NON-CONFORMANCE TO SAFETY FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS

Verify that the time value set at MonitoringTime corresponds to your risk analysis.
Be sure that your risk analysis includes an evaluation for incorrectly setting the time value for the MonitoringTime parameter.
Validate the overall safety-related function with regard to the set MonitoringTime value and thoroughly test the application.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.