S_EquivalentOut output

Output signal of the function block (enable signal).

Data type: SAFEBOOL

Following activation of the function block (with Activate = TRUE), the value of the output signal depends on the values at the function block inputs S_ChannelA and S_ChannelB, and also on whether or not the function block has detected an error.

NOTE:

As the enable signal is present at the S_EquivalentOut output, this output is also referred to as the enable output.

Connection: Connect this output to other safety-related function blocks/functions.

The function block supports a safety-related monitoring function but not a safety-related control function.

 WARNING

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

  • Verify that the S_EquivalentOut enable signal does not directly control the safety process.

  • Validate the overall safety-related function, including the start-up behavior of the process, and thoroughly test the application.

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

NOTE:

Permanent signals (S_ChannelA = SAFETRUE and S_ChannelB = SAFETRUE) at the inputs when the function block is activated (Activate = TRUE) or when the Safety Logic Controller is started up switch the enable signal (S_EquivalentOut) to SAFETRUE.

Value

Description

SAFETRUE

The S_EquivalentOut output can only be SAFETRUE if the following conditions are met:

  • The function block has been activated (input Activate = TRUE)

  • and both inputs must be SAFETRUE

  • and both inputs must have switched to SAFETRUE within the time set at DiscrepancyTime

  • and the function block has not detected an error.

SAFEFALSE

The S_EquivalentOut output is SAFEFALSE if

  • the function block is not activated (input Activate = FALSE)

  • or unless both of the inputs show the state SAFETRUE

  • or at least one input shows the state SAFEFALSE

  • or the inputs both show the state SAFETRUE, but the function block has detected an error (Error output = TRUE).