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Description
Product Overview
The B&R 5AC600.FLAP-K11 is a high-performance safety logic solver module designed for safety-critical automation systems within B&R’s X20 scalable I/O platform. Engineered for SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PL e (ISO 13849) applications, this module executes safety functions with deterministic ≤10 ms response times. The 5AC600.FLAP-K11 integrates dual-channel processing with hardware-based diagnostics, enabling safe control of emergency stops, light curtains, and interlock circuits in machinery requiring Category 4 control reliability. Its compact design supports hot-swapping and seamless integration with B&R’s Automation Studio environment, providing unified engineering for standard and safety logic. With IP20 protection and -25°C to +60°C operation, it delivers robust performance in industrial automation, packaging lines, and robotic cells.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | B&R 5AC600.FLAP-K11 |
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation (ABB Group) |
| Product Type | Safety Logic Solver Module |
| Safety Standards | SIL 3 (IEC 61508), PL e (ISO 13849), IEC 62061 |
| Inputs | 8x Safe Digital Inputs (24V DC PNP/NPN) |
| Outputs | 4x Safe Semiconductor Outputs (0.5A @ 24V DC) |
| Response Time | ≤10 ms (input to output) |
| Diagnostic Coverage | >99% (per IEC 61508) |
| Communication | X2X Link (backplane), FSoE (EtherCAT) |
| Power Consumption | 1.2W @ 24V DC |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Certifications | UL, CE, cULus |
| Connection | Spring-clamp terminal (removable) |
| Dimensions | 25 x 99 x 112 mm (1 slot) |
Main Features and Advantages
Dual-Core Lockstep Architecture: Parallel processing with cycle-by-cycle comparison detects processor faults within 5 ms, ensuring failsafe operation in presses and robotic assembly cells.
Integrated Safety Protocols: Native support for FSoE (FailSafe over EtherCAT) enables distributed safety logic across networks with ≤1 ms cycle times, eliminating hardwired safety relays.
Cross-Domain Diagnostics: Monitors input signal discrepancies, output shorts, and internal CRC errors, storing event logs with timestamps for compliance auditing.
5AC600.FLAP-K11
Automation Studio Integration: Unified engineering environment configures safety logic using drag-and-drop function blocks (LD, FBD) with automatic SIL verification.
Live Maintenance: Hot-swap capability allows module replacement without stopping standard control processes, maximizing production uptime.
Application Areas
- Automotive Manufacturing: Robotic cell emergency stops and safety door monitoring
- Packaging Machinery: Two-hand control and zone guarding for high-speed form-fill-seal systems
- Pharmaceutical: Sterilization chamber door interlocks with access permission logging
- Material Handling: Safety scanner integration for AGV collision avoidance
- Metal Stamping: Light curtain monitoring with muting function
- Renewable Energy: Wind turbine nacelle access control
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