With functionality that's one step above a safety relay and one step below a safety-rated PLC, the PSR-TRISAFE safety controller is ideal for applications using multiple standard safety relations, as well as for applications that need advanced or unique safety functionality.
SAFECONF software makes programming the safety controller's 20 safety inputs and four CAT4 safety outputs simple. This free download doesn't require any licensing fees. Once downloaded, SAFECONF's drag-and-drop interface makes the association between inputs and outputs - and features a Simulation Mode to verify a safety project without connecting to any hardware. The user-friendly development environment implements both simple and advanced safety relay type functional logic within the safety controller.
Safety applications for PSR-TRISAFE include:
- Emergency stop function blocks
- Two hand-controls
- Door switches
- Delayed contacts (TON or TOFF)
- Light curtains
- Muting mode selection
- Other logic functions
The PSR-TRISAFE is also available in a modular version, allowing the addition of up to 10 expansion modules. Each expansion module comes with TRISAFE configuration software (SAFECONF) and can be set up for either:
- 12 safe inputs
- 8 safe inputs and 4 safe outputs
- This gives you a variety of setups
- A maximum of 140 inputs and 4 outputs
- 92 inputs and 44 outputs
The expansion modules attach to the PSR-TRISAFE Modular using the T-bus connection system. The PSR-TRISAFE Modular also allows for the connection of a Fieldbus Gateway, which makes status information available for the machine control system.
The PSR-TRISAFE safety controller conforms to the latest international safety standards, including:
- Performance level "e" (PLe) in accordance with ISO 13849-1
- Safety Category 4, according to ISO 13849-1 and EN 954-1
- Safety Integrity level 3 (SIL 3) in accordance with IEC 61508
Instructional Videos
Easily configure and verify safety logic
A guide to starting the software, creating a new project and using the project wizard.
Working in simulation mode; simulate hardware to test safety functions.
Transfer your project - verify safety logic and load it onto the switching device.
Commissioning mode: force outputs to easily set up the machine.
Project documentation: enter and print project information.
The 67.5 mm wide "TRISAFE" safety controller is one functional step above a safety relay and one step below a safety PLC. The simple "drag and drop" configuration demonstrates just how easy it is. Other applications can be validated by downloading the no charge, no licensing fees configuration software from our website and utilizing the "simulation mode" (no hardware is required).
The PSR TRISAFE safety controller is the perfect solution for machine safety when advanced functionality and/or multiple safety guards are required to meet, OSHA, IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1 requirements. This video details the simple effort required to program a safety controller for light curtain muting functionality. A depalletizer application is referenced for the safety circuit.
One way a safety controller differentiates itself from a safety relay solution is by using advanced diagnostics to troubleshoot machine safety circuits. The PSR-TRISAFE safety controller from Phoenix Contact uses LEDs for visual I/O fault indication. The no-charge, no licensing fee configuration software, available for download at www.phoenixcontact.com/trisafe, can help to pinpoint the e-stop or machine guarding failure.