Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT compati-ble Servo amplifiers allow users to easily integrate safety devices (E-Stop buttons, safety sensors, and other devices) into a single network. MELSERVO-J5 Servo amplifiers are known for their reliability, simple wiring, easy implementation, and now with increased safety through FailSafe.
FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE) devices operate by separating safety-related traffic transmission and standard data on the same network en-suring reliable and redundant transmission of safety signals on an EtherCAT network. FSoE is a TUV-certified technology developed according to IEC 61508, standardized internationally in IEC 61784-3, and can be implemented with an approved EtherCAT Master module. In the event a machine breaks down or malfunctions, FailSafe is designed to revert the servo to safe working conditions by utilizing safety subfunctions (STO/SS1/SS2/SOS/SBC/SLS/SSM/SDI/SLI/SLT).
“Functional safety is integral to modern industrial network architectures and communication systems. FSoE protects personnel, equipment, and processes in your application while reducing the complexity of your network,” said Dan Zachacki, servo product manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
For information regarding FSoE for MELSERVO-J5, please visit https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/products/drive-prod-ucts/ac-servos-melservo/mrj5/amp/mr-j5-fsoe-overview/.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a US affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corp. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors.
About Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 4,476.7 billion yen (US $ 36.7 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
For more information, visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com.
About e-F@ctory
e-F@ctory is Mitsubishi Electric’s integrated concept to build reliable and flexible manufacturing systems that enable users to achieve many of their high speed, information driven manufacturing aspirations. Through its partner solution activity, the e-F@ctory Alliance, and its work with open network associations such as The CC-Link Partners Association (CLPA), users can build comprehensive solutions based on a wide ranging “best in class” principle. In summary, e-F@ctory and the e-F@ctory Alliance enable customers to achieve integrated manufacturing but still retain the ability to choose the most optimal suppliers and solutions.
