WORKPLACE SAFETY T
he CKS2 is a versatile system with integrated FlexFunction technology, suitable for a range of applications in manufacturing, warehousing and procurement. It can be integrated into installations with the highest
safety requirements, such as category 4 / PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1.
The device can operate as a safe lockout system, an authorisation assignment for starting installation process sequences, an authorisation sequence for several operators, and a key transfer system. Applications can be defined directly in the control system, offering great flexibility.
“Safety tasks, such as access restriction, safe installation lockout and starting, and selection of the operating mode, play a hugely important role in modern facilities,” said David Dearden, manag- ing director of Euchner UK. “ Wherever there are dangerous machine movements that must be safely started or stopped, the CKS2 brings many benefits to users, particularly its versatility and ease of use.” Unlike other technology on the market, the CKS2 has no external evaluation device. All evaluation electronics are embedded in the compact unit, which makes installation simpler while guarantee- ing maximum safety via highly coded transpond- er-based keys. The electronic principle of operation eliminates the need for key exchange boxes and key distribution stations.
Getting started is simple, users define the applica- tion during initial set up, select a suitable RFID key to activate the required device functions, and assign parameters. If required, they can assign one key to multiple key adapters.
Once set up, the CKS2 has one job: safely detecting the key. When a key is inserted, the key adapter reads the data and checks for validity — if the key is recognised as valid, the safety outputs switch. The device can connect to IO-Link via the appro- priate Euchner gateway, enabling comprehensive
LOCKOUT AND STARTING WITH A SINGLE SYSTEM
To simplify access control and prevent unintentional machine start up, safety engineering specialist Euchner has released the CKS2 safe key sys- tem to the UK market. Designed to make integration into a control system easy, the CKS2 is versatile: it can be used as a safe lockout system, au- thorisation system or trapped key system. It is available separately or as a submodule for the MGB2 Modular from Euchner, opening up many new applications for this door-locking system.
diagnostic and communication functions. For ex- ample, this includes identifying which key was used to operate the installation.
When used as a submodule for the MGB2 Mod- ular, the CKS2 submodule can be seamlessly linked via PROFINET/PROFIsafe or EtherCAT/FSoE using the MBM bus module, avoiding complex config- uration and key management. This assembly pro- vides an attractive new solution for fully automated logistics or complete turnkey applications. Modular expansion is possible, with thousands of different
key codes available, thanks to proven transponder technology and the high coding level. Euchner is a specialist in industrial safety engin- eering, developing and manufacturing products and solutions tailored to customers’ requirements from a wide range of sectors. Using its guards on machines and installations can help industrial oper- ators and engineers minimise hazards and risks, protecting people and processes.
Euchner
www.euchner.co.uk E RAISING MACHINE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ALL
uchner is hosting safety webinars fortnightly, free of charge. Each session is concise, lasting 30 minutes to avoid taking too much time out of attendees’ working days. The webinars offer an overview of a particular topic with the chance to ask questions to leading experts. Webinar topics include the new features of EN ISO 13849-1 and EN ISO 14119 — two of the main standards that guide machinery safety and guard locking. Meanwhile, future sessions will cover things like risk assessments and safe maintenance, both critical topics. To help safeguard machine operators and maintenance staff, Euchner of- fers a wide range of innovative safety devices, from emergency stop devices to light curtains and its revolutionary MGB2 Multifunctional Gate box. The company also provides various technical services and support to help ensure compliance. These include inspections and safety assessments. It also offers a compliance audit service to determine whether a facility meets the needs of The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). “Machinery safety is critical in automotive plants, packaging facilities and other industrial environments but its importance is often overlooked,” ex-
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plains Joe Ardley, machinery safety specialist at Euchner. “We decided to launch the webinar series to help bridge this knowledge gap and raise awareness of the different areas that can im- pact machinery safety and compliance.
“The webinars combine the knowledge of our globally re-
nowned experts, and we’ve all put a lot of work into these sessions because we want to share our knowledge with the wider industry,” added Ardley. “We’ve already had a couple of successful sessions and we’re looking forward to hosting the others!”
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