Intrinsically

Safe Switches
Systems
Inductive Safety

SYSTEM 917
The Safety Net to Protect Your
Production and Machines

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Why Self Monitoring Sensors and Controls

Switches and sensors are installed to monitor an event, whether a movement,
position, presence, absence or condition. In all installations it is important that the
signal from the sensor reach the control system reliably. In some applications this
reliability is more critical than others. The BALLUFF self monitoring systems not
only insure proper sensor operation but also the integrity of all sensor or power
supply cables all the way to the control input point.

What is offered
BALLUFF offers two types of self monitoring systems. Both systems use a series of
short duration test pulses which are overlayed on the output of the sensor. The
duration and frequency of these pulses is such that even very fast PLC's or relays
will not be activated. The test pulses are inverted from the output state of the
sensor and therefore switch function can be monitored in either the open or closed
state.
System BES-113-917 uses sensors that generate their own test pulses. System
BES-113-918 uses sensors with an additional input lead for the monitor to generate
the test pulses for the system.

What the Monitor Does

As long as the pulse trains from the sensors is present, the monitor is silent. Should
the monitor stop seeing the overlayed pulse train from one of the sensors (indicating a defective sensor or broken cable), it opens a relay that is connected to the
machine control safety circuit.

Technical Information
System BES-113-917
General
Monitor
Sensors

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System BES-113-918
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System BES-113-917
General Data
Sensors
The proximity sensors basically correspond to the normal three wire DC type and
have the same functions (ie. normally open or normally closed). The sensor itself
contains special circuitry that artificially damps and undamps the oscillator. This
damping and undamping of the oscillator creates a series of pulses that are over
layed on the output signal.
The duration and frequency of these test pulses is such that even the fastest PLC's
or relays will not be activated. The test pulses are always inverted from the output
state of the sensor allowing the sensor to be tested in either the normally open or
normally closed condition.

Overlayed test pulses

on sensor output signal

Monitor
The overlayed test pulses from the sensors are processed by monitor BES-113-917.
This monitor has LED's to display the switch function for each of the 14 inputs
available. When no test pulses are received from a sensor (indicating a damaged
sensor or broken cable) a seperate "Sensor Fault" LED turns on and the 7 segment
display on the monitor indicates the number of the failed input. If a fault is
detected with the monitor itself, a "Device Fault" LED turns on and the 7 segment
display indicates the address location of the fault.
When no faults are present, 2 positive opening contact relays in the monitor are
switched. These relays make up the main contact circuit and are normally linked
to the "emergency off" circuit on the machine control. The function of these relays
is indicated by the "HKS Control" LED on the monitor. In case of sensor failure or
cable break the "HKS Control" LED goes off and the relay contacts open to
interrupt the emergency circuit.

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System BES-113-917 Monitor

Mech. Data

Electrical Data

BES-113-917
INPUT
Supply Voltage
Ripple
Current Draw (including 14 self monitoring switches without load)
Number of switches possible
OUTPUT
Potential-free normally open relay contacts (HKS)
Maximum switching voltage
Inrush
Constant current capacity
System start-up delay
Fault switch off delay
Ambient Temperature
Dimensions
Connection
Protection Class

20-30 V DC (Protected against polarity reversal)

10%
600 mA
14 (13 if using manual sensor test)

380 VAC/440 V DC
10 A for 100 msec (max)
5A
2 sec
100 m sec
0C to + 50C (32F to + 122F)
75 x 200 x118mm deep
screw terminals for max. 2 x 1.5mm2
IP 50, NEMA 1 for housing IP 20 for terminal strip

Notes:
Normally open or normally closed self monitoring switches may be mixed.
Use with sensors BES-113-356-SA6 and BES-113-3019-SA-1 only.
For additional information request BES-113-917 manual.

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System BES-113-FD-1
Self-Diagnosis Unit

BES-113-FD-1
INPUT
Supply Voltage VS

20...30 DC
15% peak to peak
appr. 20

Mech. Data

Operation

Electrical Data

incl. Ripple
Current Consumption (mA)
OUTPUT
Output Voltage VO
"low"
"high"
Max. output current (mA)
Ambient Temperature range (C)
LED display 1 (green)
LED display 2 (yellow)
Housing mount
Max. connection diameter (mm2)
Protection class acc. DIN 40050

(refers to O V)
0...(0.1 x VS) when fault occurs in sensor or unit
(0.5 x VS) during fault-free functioning
50
0...60
"Ready Error" LED glows brightly in fault free condition. LED glows dimly in fault (error) condition.
"Sensor Output State" indicates sensor condition
DIN rail EN 50022-35
2 x 2.5
Housing IP 40 Clamps IP 20

Units can be connected in series which results in a common output.

To do this the connections 3 and 4 from the first unit must be jumpered. The output connection 2 is then
connected to the connection 3 on the following units. Connection 4 is not used on the following units. The
output "Status Output" from the last unit is the common signal output VO . Errors/ interferences of any sensor (or
unit) will cause this output to indicate "Low-Signal". The first DIM illuminated green LED will indicate the error
source.
After the error is removed, the error reset at connection 5 of the respective unit must be activated.
Protected against overload and polarity reversal.
Use either of the following sensors for this unit:
BES 113 - 356 SA6
BES 113 - 3019 SA1

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Inductive Sensors
for BES-113-917
and BES-113-FD-1

Mech. Data

Electrical Data

SENSING DISTANCE Sn
PNP
Normally Open
Current
Normally Closed
Sourcing
Complementary

Function

Ordering Code

Unshielded
(Non-flush Mounting)

Operating Distance SA
Switching frequency
Repetition rate of pulses
Supply voltage
Supply voltage ripple
Load current capacity
Protection against polarity reversal
Short circuit protected
Funtion display
Output resistance
Ambient temperature range
Temperature Drift of Switch Point
Parallel Cap. to load Permitted
Residual Voltage
Voltage drop
Voltage rise on switching
Switching hysteresis
Repeatability
Current Consumption (closed)
Housing material
Connection
Protection class
Nut tightening Torque maximum

Wiring Connections
PNP Normally Open

4 mm
BES-113-356-SA6-PU
BES-113-3019-SA-1-PU
N/A
0...3.6 mm
300 Hz
160 Hz
20 - 30 V DC
15% (Peak to Peak)
130 mA
yes
yes
no
Open collector
-25C to 70C (-13F to 158F)
8 m/C
150 nF / 24 V
0.8 V
2.5 V
0.8V/sec
5% Sensing distance
3% Sensing distance
25 mA
Nickel plated brass

4 mm
BES-113-356-SA6-S4
BES-113-3019-SA1-S4
N/A
0...3.6 mm
300 Hz
160 Hz
20 - 30 V DC
15% (Peak to Peak)
130 mA
yes
yes
no
Open collector
-25C to 70C (-13F to 158F)
8 m/C

AWG 25,PU 3 meter

DC Micro Connector-See section E

IP 65, NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13
15 ft. lbs.

IP 65, NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13

15 ft. lbs.

150 nF / 24 V
0.8 V
2.5 V
0.8V/sec
5% Sensing distance
3% Sensing distance
25 mA
Nickel plated brass

Notes
For use with monitors BES-113-917 and
BES-113-FD-1 only.
Switches generate test pulses for monitor.

PNP Normally Closed

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System BES-113-918
General Data
Sensors
The proximity sensors basically correspond to the normal three wire DC type and
have the same functions (ie. normally open or normally closed). The sensor itself
contains special circuitry that accepts an external pulse that artificially damps and
undamps the oscillator. This pulse is supplied to the sensor by a special monitor
via a fourth wire. This damping and undamping of the oscillator
creates a series of pulses that are overlayed on the output signal.
The duration and frequency of these test pulses (f=130 Hz, t=7.5 msec) is such that
even the fastest PLC's or relays will not be activated. The test pulses are always
inverted from the output state of the sensor allowing the sensor to be tested in
either the normally open or normally closed condition.

Monitors
The overlayed test pulses are sent to the sensor and analyzed by a special monitor
unit. The monitors have LED's to display the switch function for each of the
inputs available. When no faults are present, 2 positive opening contact relays in
the monitor are switched. These relays make up the main contact cicuit and are
normally linked to the "emergency off" circuit on the machine control. If the test
pulses are not received by the monitor (indicating a damaged sensor or broken
wire) the positive opening contact relays open to "break" the emergency circuit.
BALLUFF offers several monitors to meet your needs. Monitor BES-113-918
accepts two proximity switch inputs. Test pulses are generated by the monitor
only after the customers machine controller sends a start signal (24 V DC, 30M
sec) through the monitor at the start of each program cycle.
Monitor BES-113-919 operates the same as BES-113-918 except it is designed to
accept three proximity switch inputs.
Monitor BES-113-920 accepts two proximity switch inputs. However this monitor
generates test pulses by itself and therefore does not require a separate start
signal from the customer controller.

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Inductive Sensors for

System BES-113-918

Shielded
S4

SENSING DISTANCE Sn
PNP
Normally Open
Current
Normally Closed
Sourcing
Complementary

Function

Ordering Code

Shielded
(Flush Mounting)

Mech. Data

Electrical Data

Operating Distance SA
Switching frequency
Repetition rate of pulses
Supply voltage
Supply voltage ripple
Load current capacity
Protection against polarity reversal
Short circuit protected
Funtion display
Output resistance
Ambient temperature range
Temperature Drift of Switch Point
Parallel Cap. to load Permitted
Residual Voltage
Voltage drop
Voltage rise on switching
Switching hysteresis
Repeatability
Current Consumption (closed)
Housing material
Connection
Protection class
Nut tightening Torque maximum

2 mm
BES-113-325-SA33-S4
BES-113-370-SA5-S4
N/A
1.6 mm
300 Hz
65 Hz
20 - 30 V DC
15% (Peak to Peak)
130 mA
yes
yes
no
Open collector
0C to 70C (+32F to +158F)
4 m/C
150 NF / 24 V
0.8 V
3.5 V
0.8V/sec
15% Sensing distance
5% Sensing distance
25 mA
Nickel plated brass
DC Micro Connector-See section E
IP 65, NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13
15 ft. lbs.

Wiring Connections
PNP Normally Open

S-4
View of face of connector on switch

PNP Normally Closed

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