In-Series Diagnostics gives machine owners and operators greater insight into the health and performance of their equipment, making them less reliant on outside experts to solve system problems. Users can monitor the status of each device in their safety system in real-time, identify the location and nature of any potential problems, and receive alerts if a critical event does occur, so equipment can get back up and running as soon as possible.
The technology that makes In-Series Diagnostics possible is embedded in the safety devices and communicated using the same cables, connectors, adaptors, and inputs that connect the devices to the safety controller. This eliminates the time, hassle, and expense of running designated cabling between each device and the control panel in order to access diagnostic data. Users can add, move, or remove safety devices as needed and then easily error-proof the entire safety system prior to deployment.
Data is collected from up to 8 ISD chains and up to 32 devices in each In-Series Diagnostic chain. Using an HMI or similar device, users can view the status and location of each device and drill into the data to determine the unique tag value, internal temperature, voltage, and other device-level details. System alerts notify staff if a monitored door has been opened, an E-Stop button pressed, or any other critical event has occurred.
This tool will help you build your safety system with ISD. Start by choosing either a safety controller or IO-Link gateway. Then add one terminator for every ISD chain in your configuration, the ISD-enabled safety devices you need, and cordsets for connecting your devices together in a series. If you have any questions, please contact a Banner engineer and we will be happy to help you build your safety system with ISD over the phone or via chat.
Choose one of the safety controllers or IO-Link gateways to start building your system. You can only select one controller or gateway to add to your bundle before proceeding to your next step.
