All-in-one motion monitoring

Wieland Electric is literally bringing movement to its safety portfolio: With Samos Pro Motion, the technology company is presenting a new all-in-one safety controller with integrated motion functionality. A total of six TÜV-certified motion function blocks ensure that up to 60 percent fewer modules are required, thus freeing up more space in the control cabinet than with comparable suppliers. The compact, programmable controller enables, among other things, reliable standstill monitoring even for vertical and slow-moving axes and also boasts an anti-vibration toolbox for macro and micro vibrations.

Whether in mechanical engineering or intralogistics – wherever reliable standstill, speed, direction, and position monitoring is required, the compact safety controller from Wieland Electric with up to 70 kHz motion inputs on the base module is suitable. The integrated motion function blocks include safe standstill monitoring (SSM), which can be implemented with both a speed window and a position window. Intuitive configuration options allow the limits of the position window or hysteresis to be easily defined, allowing even vertical and slow-moving axes to be reliably and continuously monitored, for example, in construction cranes, lifting platforms, high-bay warehouses, or even presses.

Also included in the Samos Pro Motion is an anti-vibration toolbox, available via the Samos Plan6 software, which supports safe standstill monitoring during commissioning, calibration, maintenance, cleaning, or even tool changes. This is precisely where vibrations can occur that can be resolved with appropriate functions: While the "Standstill" function block is used for macro vibrations, Wieland Electric has integrated a professional "vibration filter" into the motion functions for micro vibrations. This allows users to find the optimal compromise between availability and safety within three options. The documentation for the safety controller is also helpful, as it provides a clear overview of which safety level can be achieved with which filter option.

As with the Samos Pro safety controller, Wieland Electric also offers powerful programming software for the new Samos Pro Motion. The intuitive Samos Plan6 configuration tool features an extensive library of TÜV-certified function blocks that contain typical, application-specific safety functions. Simple drag-and-drop handling significantly reduces engineering effort, configuration time, and the potential for errors. Users also benefit from simple documentation and save time when CE-declaring the machine. With the integrated one-click documentation, the documents for the CE declaration of conformity are available at the touch of a button, saving time in the approval process.