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Safety System Diagnostics

Banner Engineering’s In-Series Diagnostics (ISD) is an easy-to-implement communication protocol enabling advanced safety system diagnostics. ISD makes it simple to access diagnostic data from devices in a safety system without special equipment or designated cabling. Users can troubleshoot machine safety systems, prevent system faults and reduce equipment downtime. This innovative next-generation technology is exclusive to safety devices from Banner Engineering, including SC10 Series safety controllers, SI-RF Series RFID safety interlock switches, and emergency stop controls. Users can cascade up to 32 devices and achieve the highest levels of safety (Category 4, PL e, or SIL CL 3 safety ratings).

In-Series Diagnostics gives machine owners and operators greater insight into the health and performance of their equipment, making them less reliant on outside experts to solve system problems. Users can monitor the status of each device in their safety system in real time, identify the location and nature of any potential problems, and receive alerts if a critical event does occur, so equipment can get back up and running as soon as possible.

The technology that makes ISD safety system diagnostics possible is embedded in the safety devices and communicated using the same cables, connectors, adaptors and inputs that connect the devices to the safety controller. This eliminates the time, hassle and expense of running designated cabling between each device and the control panel to access diagnostic data. Users can add, move or remove safety devices as needed, as well as easily error-proof the entire safety system prior to deployment.

Data is collected from up to 32 compatible devices in each ISD chain. Using an HMI or similar device, users can view the status and location of each device and determine the unique tag value, internal temperature, voltage and other device-level details. System alerts notify staff if a monitored door has been opened, an emergency stop button has been pressed or any other critical event has occurred.