Integrated Safety Solutions from Rexroth: CIP Safety on Sercos

Integrated Safety Solutions from Rexroth: CIP Safety on SercosThe growth in use and complexity of automation across industries is driving a parallel growth in the complexity of human-machine interfaces (HMIs), resulting in an increased need for standardized, cost-effective functional safety for OEMs. To simplify the development of complex machines, Rexroth is integrating safety technology into the Sercos automation network.

The CIP Safety on Sercos safety protocol ensures safe communication from the control unit to the drive with no additional wiring. The SafeLogic and SafeLogic Compact controls cover all complexity levels of safety-based automation in connection with Rexroth's drive-integrated SafeMotion functions. The user can simply program standard and safety functions in the same engineering environment.

SafeLogic controls the drives for plants and complex machines, such as those used for printing or packaging. The safety function module enhances standard system solutions in the Bosch Rexroth IndraMotion and IndraLogic product lines, turning them into control solutions with integrated safety functions. Customer-specific modifications in the standard control's program sequence have no feedback effects on the safety functions. CIP Safety on Sercos ensures safe communication without additional wiring. Engineers use the uniform Rexroth IndraWorks framework for standard and safety control. Thanks to the multi-safety master functionality, SafeLogic also enables the integration of decentralized safety peripherals from various manufacturers, increasing investment security.

SafeLogic Compact is used in compact machines and small- to mid-size plants. The decentralized safety control activates the drive-integrated safety feature via CIP Safety on Sercos. Programming is intuitive and uses a graphical editor; users verify the functional safety using the integrated offline simulation tool.

SafeMotion: Drive-integrated safety technology

For low-complexity applications, design engineers can conform to safety standards with the new generation of Rexroth drive-integrated safety features. SafeMotion is available for all Rexroth IndraDrive series in the entire performance spectrum from 0.1 kW to 630 kW. The SafeMotion functions are suitable for requirements up to Cat 4 with PL e (ISO 13849) and SIL 3 (IEC 62061). SafeMotion monitors up to 16 safe and certified motion functions, such as speed, direction of rotation, and position. New logic elements like safety door monitoring reduce the risk of manipulation. Using CIP Safety on Sercos, OEMs can easily combine up to 25 drives into one safety zone and directly connect the peripherals without superordinate control.

In addition to the scalable range of solutions offered, Rexroth security specialists support OEMs and users with a wide range of training programs and services. They help implement standard-compliant safety requirements, including risk assessment, installation and commissioning or machine conformity evaluations.

About Bosch Rexroth:

Economical, precise, safe, and energy efficient: drive and control technology from Bosch Rexroth moves machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, Factory Automation, and Renewable Energies to develop innovative components as well as tailored system solutions and services. Bosch Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drives and controls, gear technology, and linear motion and assembly technology all from one source. With locations in over 80 countries, more than 36,700 associates generated sales revenue of approximately 5.7 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in 2013. To learn more, please visit www.boschrexroth-us.com<http://www.boschrexroth-us.com/>

About Bosch:

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In 2013, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros ($61.2 billion). Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, Bosch applied for some 5,000 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com<http://www.bosch.com/>, www.bosch-press.com<http://www.bosch-press.com/> and http://twitter.com/BoschPresse

In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, healthcare telemedicine and software solutions. For more information, please visit www.boschusa.com<http://www.boschusa.com/>, www.bosch.com.mx<http://www.bosch.com.mx/> and www.bosch.ca<http://www.bosch.ca/>

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