FAQ  10/2014

Start function of the SIRIUS

3SK1 safety relays
SIRIUS Safety Integrated

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
2 Types of start ..................................................................................................... 4
3 Arranging the input expansions ...................................................................... 6
3.1 Signal sequence ................................................................................... 6
3.2 Arrangement with mixed types of start ................................................. 7
4 Wiring the start button ...................................................................................... 8
5 Interpreting the LEDs ...................................................................................... 10
6 Contact/Support ............................................................................................... 11

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 1 Introduction

1 Introduction
SIRIUS 3SK1 Advanced safety relays can be extended by input expansions via
device connectors in order to monitor several sensors in one system setup and
combine them to one shutdown path.

Figure 1-1
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Each input expansion possesses its own input for a start button as well as a DIP
switch to configure the type of start (automatic or monitored).
This documents aims to explain the starting behavior within a 3SK1 system.

Note In the following the term „starting conditions“ is used. For the SIRIUS 3SK1
safety relays this means that the input circuit and the feedback circuit are closed
and the cascading input (if existent) is connected to 24 V DC.

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 2 Types of start

2 Types of start
Each input expansion possesses its own input for a start button as well as a DIP
switch to configure the type of start. This can either be set to automatic without the
use of a start button or with a start button that is monitored by the device.

Automatic start

With automatic start configured, the outputs will switch on as soon as the starting
conditions are fulfilled. This can be useful for example for maintenance covers
where, in a closed state, the possibility that a person or parts of the body are still
within the hazardous area can be excluded.

Figure 2-1

IN
START
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OUT

Monitored start

With monitored start configured, an intended, manual action is necessary to start

the machinery. This is done through a start button. This type of start is called
“monitored” instead of “manual” if a positive as well as a negative slope and the
time between the occurrences of both slopes is monitored.
On SIRIUS 3SK1 safety relays the allowed time between those slopes is 2
seconds. The start button has to be released within 2 seconds to be recognized as
a starting command. Is the start button pressed for longer than 2 seconds, it is
recognized as an error (LED SF flashes red). This ensures a higher protection
against manipulation than the “manual” start type.

Figure 2-2

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 2 Types of start

CAUTION Simplified the input circuit, the cascading input and the enable signal from
the device connectors, as explained in the next chapter, are AND-
connected. The configured type of start applies to all three signals. If
monitored start is configured, a starting command is necessary no matter
which of these three signals caused the shutdown.

Figure 2-3
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Cascading input INK

Start
&

Outputs

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 3 Arranging the input expansions

3 Arranging the input expansions

3.1 Signal sequence
Input expansions are always placed on device connectors on the left of the base
unit. Each input expansion monitors its own sensors and sends an enable signal
through the device connector to the next device on its right if the starting conditions
are fulfilled and the start button has been activated (monitored start). This state is
displayed by green DEVICE, OUT and IN LEDs.
On the next input expansion, this enable signal is AND-connected with this input
expansion’s own starting conditions. Only if the starting conditions are fulfilled, the
enable signal from the input expansion on the left is received and the start button
has been activated (monitored start), the input expansion generates its own enable
signal and again sends it through the device connector to the next device on its
right.
When at last an enable signal is received by the base unit and its own starting
conditions are fulfilled and the start button has been activated (monitored start), the
outputs and connected output expansions will be switched on.

Figure 3-1
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INK

Cascading input INK

& & &

Outputs

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 3 Arranging the input expansions

When the input circuit on one of the input expansions is opened or a fault occurs,
the devices on its right switch off their enable signal and the base unit switches off
the outputs and connected output expansions.

Note In the illustrated example above, all devices are configured with monitored start.
When an input exansions causes the shutdown, all devices on its right require a
starting command to switch on the machinery again.

3.2 Arrangement with mixed types of start

When devices within a 3SK1 system are configured with different types of start, a
certain order has to be maintained.
All devices that use monitored start should be placed on the left of the system and
all devices with automatic start on its right side.
For example all emergency stops are wired to devices on the left side and sensors
that allow automatic start are connected to devices on the right side.

Figure 3-2
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A A A

Note If this order is not maintained, the last device with monitored start will always
require a starting command, even if a device with automatic start caused the
shutdown.

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 4 Wiring the start button

4 Wiring the start button

When several devices are configured with monitored start, it is possible to use only
one start button that acts on all these devices. In that case only a jumper needs to
be placed between the start inputs.

Figure 4-1
L

Start

E-Stop Q1

Q2

T1 IN1 T2 IN2 PAR INS A1 INK IN1 T1 PAR IN2 T2 INF INS 13 23 33 41
3SK1220-*AB40

3SK1121-*AB40

1 | Autostart/ Monitored Start 1 | Autostart / Monitored Start

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2 | Cross fault detection OFF / ON 2 | Cross fault detection OFF / ON

SYS

SYS

3 | 2 single-ch. / 1 double ch. sensor 3 | 2 single ch. / 1 double ch. sensor

4 | Start up Test yes / no 4 | Start up Test yes / no

SET / RESET SET / RESET

A2 14 24 34 42

Q1 Q2

Since the starting command is occurring on all devices at the same time, it is
memorized by the respective device if its starting conditions are fulfilled and only
the enable signal from the device on its left is missing.
In the example above, this would be the case if the start button had been activated
before the emergency stop was released. In that case the IN LED will flash yellow
on the base unit (right) and green on the input expansion (left).

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 4 Wiring the start button

Alternatively each device can have a separate start button connected to it. This can
be necessary when the hazardous area cannot be overlooked from every position
and each safety function needs to be reset locally and separately.
In the example below both start buttons have to be activated after the emergency
stop caused as shutdown.

Figure 4-2
L

Reset Start

E-Stop Q1

Q2

T1 IN1 T2 IN2 PAR INS A1 INK IN1 T1 PAR IN2 T2 INF INS 13 23 33 41
3SK1220-*AB40

3SK1121-*AB40

1 | Autostart/ Monitored Start 1 | Autostart / Monitored Start

2 | Cross fault detection OFF / ON 2 | Cross fault detection OFF / ON

SYS

SYS
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3 | 2 single-ch. / 1 double ch. sensor 3 | 2 single ch. / 1 double ch. sensor

4 | Start up Test yes / no 4 | Start up Test yes / no

SET / RESET SET / RESET

A2 14 24 34 42

Q1 Q2

When several devices monitor sensors that require a monitored start, each
of these devices needs to be configured to monitored start. In that case it
is not permitted to configure only the last device to monitored start and to
DANGER wire the start button only to this device.
In the example above the danger would be that the base unit (right)
memorizes the starting command before the emergency stop was released.
The machine would then switch on the moment the emergency stop is
released
That is not permitted.

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 5 Interpreting the LEDs

5 Interpreting the LEDs

This chapter provides a brief overview of the LEDs during operation. For a
complete description of the LEDs, please see the SIRIUS 3SK1 manual:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/67585885

Table 5-1
DEVICE OUT IN SF Description
Green Off Off Off Input circuit open
Green flashing Off Off Off Startup test necessary
Green Off Green flashing Off Start button not yet pressed
Green Off Yellow Off Enable signal missing,
flashing start button memorized or automatic
start
Green Green Green Off All outputs ON / enable signal ON
Green Green / yellow Off Off Instantaneous outputs OFF,
flashing time-delayed outputs ON
Green Off Green flashing Red flashing For 1x2-channel: Simultaneity
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violated
For two-hand operation: time
monitoring violated
Green Off Yellow Red flashing Short-circuit test clock output T1 or T2
flashing
Green Yellow Off Red flashing Start button was pressed too long or
flashing has a short-circuit
Green Green flashing Green Red flashing Feedback circuit error
Green / yellow -- -- -- Configuration has been changed
flashing (PAR, DIP switch, potentiometer)

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 6 Contact/Support

6 Contact/Support
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