The ST G - ST H series from Pizzato Elettrica is a line of RFID safety sensors designed for use in demanding industrial environments, providing advanced safety features and flexibility. Here’s a breakdown of the key characteristics:
Key Features:
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Series Connection of Multiple Sensors:
- Up to 32 sensors can be connected in series without compromising safety levels, maintaining PL e safety level as per EN 13849-1. This demonstrates the robustness of the sensors and the system's capability to handle multiple sensors efficiently.
- Devices in the series can be connected with other Pizzato Elettrica safety devices (e.g., hinge switches, RFID sensors, guard-locking switches), preserving PL e and SIL 3 safety levels.
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Housing and Durability:
- The monolithic housing design is free from encapsulation resins, ensuring durability in harsh conditions. This makes it suitable for environments such as food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Devices are sealed to IP67 and IP69K standards, allowing them to withstand immersion and high-pressure hot water jets, meeting the highest protection levels for environmental exposure.
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Tamper Protection:
- Sensors come with snap-on protection caps to block access to fastening screws, preventing tampering and dirt accumulation, making them easy to clean.
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High-Level Coded Actuators:
- The RFID technology in these sensors provides each actuator with unique coding, preventing unauthorized actuators from tampering with the system. This ensures maximum security through millions of different coding combinations.
- Special versions of the sensors can recognize multiple actuators with distinct high-level coding, allowing for flexible machine configurations (e.g., interchangeable machine parts, robotic positions).
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Programmability:
- Some versions of the sensors allow easy programming to recognize new actuator codes, enabling the sensor to be reprogrammed when necessary, maintaining system security.
- The multitag function enables the sensor to respond differently depending on which actuator it detects, ideal for machines with multiple workstations.
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Magnetic Holding:
- ST H series sensors can come with an integrated permanent magnet, generating a holding force to keep guards closed during vibrations or recoil during closure, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic environments.
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Multicolour RGB Signalling LED:
- The sensors feature a multicolour LED that allows users to quickly identify operational statuses (e.g., active devices, open guards, internal errors) from both sides of the device, simplifying diagnostics and maintenance.
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Extended Temperature Range:
- T8 versions of the sensors are rated for a broad temperature range of -35°C to +85°C, making them particularly suited for industries like food and pharmaceuticals.
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External Device Monitoring (EDM):
- On request, sensors can be equipped with EDM, ensuring the proper function of devices connected to the safety outputs, such as relays or safety contactors, through feedback signals.
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Resistance to Dirt:
- Designed to resist dirt and deposits, with no recesses that could accumulate debris, making them particularly well-suited for the food industry.
Applications and Advantages:
- Ideal for environments where high safety levels and robust performance are required.
- The symmetrical design of the sensor and actuator makes installation easier, as they can be positioned in any orientation without requiring special products.
- Flexibility in setup and installation, reduced wiring costs, and faster deployment due to features like series connections and programmability.
Temperature and Environmental Adaptability:
- The sensors are designed to operate in extreme environments, including those requiring frequent cleaning with high-pressure hot water jets.
The ST G - ST H series sensors offer a versatile, secure, and durable solution for industrial safety applications, combining high-tech RFID capabilities with practical features for challenging environments.