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Integrating functional safety in machines

Switch off and work safely

Functional safety is an essential part of the design process for machines because it is key to protecting the wellbeing of the machine operator and keeping production up and running. To ensure functional safety, the latest guidelines have to be applied - design guidelines with standardized and accepted circuits can help to notably reduce implementation efforts.

For more than ten years, DIN EN 60204-1 has ensured the safe design of electrical equipment for machines and plants. The underlying IEC 60204-1 standard was updated in 2016 - now the European version of the world's most widely used machine safety standard is published. This whitepaper provides an overview of the most important changes for machine and plant manufacturers, especially with regards to switchgear technology.

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Safety manual

The Eaton Safety Manual provides an easy entry-level into the extensive set of material available on safety technology. The manual contains an overview of the most important factors of directives, standards and regulations that have to be taken into consideration when using safety equipment on machines.

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Implementing functionally safe circuits with the right products

Emergency stop push buttons for various applications

Emergency stop pushbutton RMQ Compact Series with cable and M12 plug

Safety contactors with non detachable auxilary switch identified by yellow cover

Safety logic, safety relay, safety logic relay

Safety logic like safety relay and safety logic relay

Safety positioning switches and safe non contact switches

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Integrating functional safety in machines

Switch off and work safely

Safety manual

Implementing functionally safe circuits with the right products

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