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Safety Relay Topic: Reason of Two Inputs are Required

 

FAQ No. FAQ02378

 

Question

 

Why are two inputs required for the Safety Relay Unit?


 

Answer


Safety categories 3 and 4 under EN 954-1 require that safety functions are not lost if one part malfunctions.

That is why two inputs are required.

 

 

 



 

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