SOMANET
SAFE MOTION

MORE SAFETY WITH
DRIVE CONTROLS

the somanet circulo seven with its different parts

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PRODUCTS
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SOMANET Safe Motion offers a wide range of SIL3 PLe-certified safety and safe motion functions via Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE). Never before has a low-voltage servo drive platform offered such a range of functions at such a safety performance level.

SOMANET Safe Motion is physically mounted between the processor module and the drive module. This allows the safety extension to generate and receive safety-critical signals without the need to modify the existing hardware or perform complex cabling of the solution. SOMANET Safe Motion offers safety functions such as STO, SBC, SS1, SS2, SLS, SLP, SLT, all of which are available via FSoE or I/O.

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ETHERCAT CONFORMANCE

EtherCAT Conformance Test Certificate

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SAFETY CERTIFICATION

Certified Functional Safety SOMANET products

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Functional Safety Certificate

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EC-Type certificate

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THE FUTURE OF TRUE HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION

DESCRIPTION

STATUS: 11/2023

STO - Safe Torque Off

STO prevents the trolley from restarting unplanned. STO enables safe working and has a wide range of applications with moving axes.

SBC - Safe Brake Control

SBC enables the safe activation of a holding brake. The function is always activated in parallel with STO and used with STO or SS1. This prevents the movement of an axis in a torque-free state.

SBT* - Safe Brake Test*

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SS1 - Safe Stop 1

The SS1 function causes the motor to stop quickly and safely, and brings it to a standstill.

SS2 - Safe Stop 2

The SS2 function switches a motor off quickly and safely. If the motor comes to a standstill, a safe operating stop (SOS) is triggered.

SLS - Safely Limited Speed

SLS ensures that the drive does not exceed a defined speed limit and triggers an error response if this is exceeded.

SLP - Safely Limited Position*

The safety function monitors that the drive (and thus the element moved by the drive) does not exceed defined end positions.

SLT - Safely Limited Torque*

Safely limited torque. The SLT function enables the torque to be reduced within a defined time; if the torque exceeds the SLT monitoring limit, the drive reacts with a "safe stop".

Safe Velocity Process Data

via FSoE (7 ms cycle time)

Safe Position Process Data

via FSoE (7 ms cycle time)

Safe Torque Process Data

via FSoE (7 ms cycle time) - when connecting a safe torque sensor to the safe analog input.

Safe digital IO and safe analog input

via FSoE (7 ms cycle time)

*The functions must be implemented in the safety controller using safe process data.

SAFETY FIRST

The optional Safe Motion module for Circulo enables safe motion functions at SIL3, PL-e level via FSoE (FailSafe over EtherCAT). Realize your application in accordance with ISO/TS 15066.

FSoE communiCation

SOMANET Integrated Brake System

The SOMANET Integrated Brake System prevents any movement of the robot and acts like a holding brake. This prevents any unwanted contact, e.g., between humans and robots. The solenoid actuator is specifically designed for locking rotary motors. When energized, the lock remains retracted and the motor can turn. When de-energized, locking occurs.

SMALLER

60 - 90 % space saving

LIGHTER

50 - 90 % reduction in weight

MORE ECONOMICAL

65 - 90 % less power consumption (3 W)

The motor speed is reduced to a low level before the brake engages.
The brake prevents the motor from rotating unintentionally (e.g., in the event of a power failure).
In this way, the servo drive prevents unwanted contact with the workpiece being processed or between the robot and human.

THESE CUSTOMERS ALREADY TRUST US

Synapticon's safety certification gives us as a drive manufacturer the opportunity to offer our products "ready-to-use". Install - connect - drive off

Felix Riesterer

Ketterer Antriebe, Head of Development

"Synapticon's technology enables a new level of power density, efficiency and performance of servo drives, realizing integrated motors at the size of standard motors. I'm convinced that this will revolutionize the world of motion control at the point of motion."

Elie Belbel

Former SVP of Schneider Electric

"Nothing compares to Synapticon's modular drive & IO solution when speed, performance and flexibility are needed at the same time. It enables us to quickly respond to a lot of client's special request."

Mike Mayer

Unit Manager Technical Sales, Schunk

"With Synapticon's technology, robot manufacturers can boost the performance of their products, reduce cost and focus on what matters most: Solving their customer's problems with product diversity and excellent application software."

Till Reuter

Former CEO of KUKA

"Synapticon is filling a critical gap in modern robotic drive technology. Flexibility, performance and ease of use have never been as close in a single solution."

Ulrich Reiser

Lead Researcher, Fraunhofer IPA

"Synapticon has developed a highly innovative system on a chip for distributed control, allowing simpler motion control and real time integration of multiple sensor input. We believe in the potential of Synapticon to strongly influence the industry with this unique electronic nerve system."

Henri Mrejen

VP Business Development, 7 Industries

APPLICATIONS
SOMANET SAFE MOTION

The demand for human-robot collaboration is increasing. Autonomous mobile logistics is also experiencing enormous growth. In factory environments where humans and mobile robots move side by side, the importance of advanced functional safety is increasing.

This requires a new level of intrinsic functional safety for robots. You benefit from advanced safety concepts, especially when production space is limited. Thanks to SOMANET Safe Motion, you no longer need robot cages.

Safe motion control also enables system designs that support uninterrupted maintenance procedures. You avoid interrupting production to service a machine. This has a positive effect on the total cost of ownership.