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3.3
Diagnostics
Diagnostics
Acknowledgment
1)
contact
Error message
0x34
1) This diagnosis is not evaluated in terms of safety equipment.
Tab. 9
Diagnostics options of the STO function
For additional information and complete list of the messages è Description for the EMCA
used. (è Tab. 1).
3.4
Obligations of the machine operator
The implemented safety function must be subjected to a regular and documented performance test by
a specialist during the the machine's period of use. The frequency of these tests must be determined
by the machine operator based on the specifications of the machine manufacturer.
Check the EMCA at least once per year.
Festo – EMCA-EC-67-... – 1603 English
Description
The acknowledgment contact of the STO function (NC1/NC2) can be evaluated by
a higher-order controller. The closed acknowledgment contact indicates that the
STO function is active.
When the STO function is requested, the fault message "Safe torque off "
(0x34) is generated. The message can be configured as an error, a warning or
as information. An entry in the diagnostic memory is optional.
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