
6.4 Safety switch with serial diagnostic function SD
Safety switches with serial diagnostic cable have a serial input and output cable instead of the conventional
diagnostic output. If safety switches are wired in series, the diagnostic data is transmitted through the series-wiring
of the inputs and outputs.
Max. 31 safety switches can be wired in series. For the evaluation of the serial diagnostics line either the PROFIBUS-
Gateway SD-I-DP-V0-2 or the Universal-Gateway SD-I-U-... are used. This serial diagnostic interface is integrated as
slave in an existing field bus system. In this way, the diagnostic signals can be evaluated by means of a PLC.
The necessary software for the integration of the SD-Gateway is available for download at products.schmersal.com.
The response data and the diagnostic data are automatically and permanently written in an input byte of the PLC
for each safety switch in the series-wired chain. The request data for each safety switch are transmitted to the
component through an output byte of the PLC. In case of a communication error between the field bus gateway and
the safety switch, the switching condition of the safety switch is maintained.
Error
Errors which no longer guarantee the function of the safety switchgear (internal errors) cause the safety outputs to
be disabled within the duration of risk. The fault is reset, when the cause is eliminated and bit 7 of the request byte
changes from 1 to 0 or the safety guard is opened. Faults at the safety outputs are only deleted upon the next
release, as the fault rectification cannot be detected sooner.
FAutomatic, electronic locking takes place if more than one fault is detected at the safety outputs or a cross circuit is
detected between Y1 and Y2. This means that normal fault acknowledgement is no longer possible. To reset this type of
interlocking, the safety switch must be isolated from the power supply after elimination of the error causes.
Error warning
A fault that does not immediately endanger the safety function of the safety switchgear (e.g. too high ambient
temperature, safety output at external potential, cross-circuit) leads to delayed shutdown. This signal combination,
diagnostic output disabled and safety channels still enabled, can be used to stop the production process in a
controlled manner.
An error warning is deleted when the cause of error is eliminated.
If the fault warning remains on for 30 minutes, the safety outputs are also switched off (red LED flashes).
Diagnostic error (warning)
If an error (warning) is signalled in the response byte, detailed fault information can be read out.
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