Re: [PSES] Retrofit kits

2022-05-31 Thread Gary Tornquist
Hi Chris, Thanks for the feedback. I am asking if a retrofit kit can/should be evaluated/certified to 62368. And for a twist, the product it goes into may not have NRTL approval when it leaves the factory and will need to be field evaluated after the kit is installed. Cheers, Gary -Ori

Re: [PSES] Using E-Stop in a Non-Emergency Task

2022-05-31 Thread IBM Ken
>From a practical standpoint, some designs use an EPO/EMO in series with a motor or other high current device potentially creating a hazard (laser, linear actuator, etc). I can see why you would not want to use an EPO in this manner (breaking significant current on a regular basis could cause dama

[PSES] Using E-Stop in a Non-Emergency Task

2022-05-31 Thread Brian Kunde
Greetings to All!! I have an industrial machine with blades that has to be changed out by the User/Operator. The blade is behind a door with a positive mechanical action switch that when opened puts the motor's VFD into a Safe Stop Function Mode (this is a certified Safety Function). In additio