Posted to News on 16th Jan 2013, 21:13
Safety of machines and systems - a new free manual from Eaton
Eaton is launching a new safety manual entitled Safety of machines and systems. The simple-to-use manual is written for machine builders, system integrators, panel builders, trainers and trainees, as well as machine specifiers and buyers, and all those who are interested in the issue of machinery safety. It is said to be easy to follow and outlines safety technology for machines and systems in accordance with the international standards EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 (EN 62061), helping engineers who are responsible for machine safety to comply with the current standards.
Available to read online or download for free, Safety of machines and systems provides a simple introduction to the complex subject of machinery safety. It shows clearly how to achieve functional safety with electrical, electronic and programmable components and systems in safety-relevant applications using circuitry examples. The manual covers topics such as stopping in the event of an emergency, monitoring a movable guard, monitoring open hazardous areas, enabling safe operation, combining several safety functions, preventing restarts, and preventing unexpected start-up.
Stuart Greenwood, the Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Control and Automation at Eaton, comments: "Safety is an ever-more important issue and this guide is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted step-by-step with the wide-ranging issues of functional safety technology. It provides several circuit examples with the relevant safety parameters to illustrate the information, and, like the Eaton Wiring Manual, which has been recognised over decades, the new safety manual is a well-founded and competent guide for theoretical and practical issues.
"As one of the largest manufacturers worldwide in the production of components for the safe emergency stopping of plants and machinery, we have a deep understanding of the safety issues faced by machine builders and operators. Through this manual we share our knowledge to help people fully understand the topic of machinery safety and to design machines with excellent functional safety."
Follow the link to access the manual Safety of machines and systems and SISTEMA libraries for Eaton products, or go to www.eaton.com/moellerproducts for more information about machinery safety products.
