1.1 Preface
We have prepared this document with due care to the best of our knowledge and
belief. Despite careful checking the possibility of it containing one or two errors
cannot be ruled out, however.
Before reading this instruction manual thoroughly, please read through chapter 2
carefully. Understanding the information and procedures described in this chapter
is essential for the correct use of the PROTECT-PSC Sicherheits-Kleinsteuerung
described in the following. Please always remember that faulty installation or pro-
gramming can lead to serious injuries / damage to man and machine.
The terms and abbreviations used in this document are standard terms used in
electrical engineering insofar as not described in more detail.
The basic operating functions of a computer with Microsoft Windows operating sys-
tem (as from Windows 2000) are assumed as generally known.
1.2 Definition of terms
The definition of the terms and the abbreviations used most frequently in this doc-
ument are described below.
Module In this document a module is described as an individual
physical unit which is a part of the PROTECT-PSC.
Active module A module which is actively involved in the change of state
of the PROTECT-PSC (corresponding to active
components in electronics).
Assembly An assembly consists of several individual modules.
Channel A physical input or output of a module.
A Contact Designation of an N/O contact
B Contact Designation of an N/C contact
User program The control program of the PROTECT-PSC created by
the programmer.
PS Programm Safety user program for CPU module (see chapter 3.7)
and Safety Input/Output modules.
PN Programm User program for non safe (operational) applications in
CPU module (see chapter 3.7) used with operational In-
put/Output modules.
PSV The PSV (Program Specific Value) is the checksum of
the user program.
FirmwareFB Safe function block inside the PROTECT-PSC
FB library Library of function blocks.
authorized person Person from group described in chapter 2.1.4.
Cat Abbreviation of Category (B, 1 to 4 according to
ISO 13849-1).
PL Performance Level. See ISO 13849-1.
SIL Safety Integrity Level. See IEC 61508.