Application manual for YRB-4EML-31S safety relay
Contrinex AG Industrial Electronics
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3.3
Stop
Stop categories according to EN 60204-1
Every machine must be fitted with emergency stop equipment.
As per EN 60204-1, this must be implemented in stop category 0 or stop category 1 and
must be able to function independently of the operating mode.
In order to stop a machine, three stop categories are defined in EN 60204-1, which describe
the stop control sequence independently of an emergency situation.
Stop category 0
•
Stopping by immediate removal of power to the machine drives
(i.e., an uncontrolled stop).
Stop
Figure 7
Stop category 0 example
Stop category 1
•
A controlled stop with power available to the machine drives to achieve the stop; power
is removed only when the stop is achieved.
Stop
Brake
Figure 8
Stop category 1 example