Operating instructions for safety module mod.

WALR 24-2A
Description Installation

The WALR 24-2A control unit has been designed for the control of pressure The installation must be carried out only by authorized personnel.
sensitive mats and safety edges in accordance with EN ISO 13856-1: 2013, The WALR 24-2A control unit must be installed in a suitable area of use
EN ISO 13856-2: 2013, EN 60204-1: 2006 + A1: 2009, EN ISO 13849-1: (electrical panel, junction box, at least IP54). The control unit is installed by
2015. attaching it to a standard 35mm DIN omega rail.
The operation of this module is based on the use of guided contact safety
relays. Electric connections

Safety precautions Electrical connections must be made only by personnel authorized in

accordance with EN 60204-1: 2006.
Pressure sensitive safety mats and edges perform a personal protective All electrical inputs must be isolated from the main power supply or through
function. Incorrect installations or manipulations can cause serious personal a transformer with separate windings in accordance with EN IEC 61558-2-6
injury. with limited output voltage in the event of a defect, or by an equivalent
Pressure sensitive safety mats and safety edges must not be bypassed removable mechanism.
(shorting the contacts), moved, removed or otherwise rendered ineffective. The power supply must be permanently connected using a cable with a
The machine manufacturer or installer is responsible for correct and safe maximum length of 10m; safety mat must be connected to the unit with
operation. cables with a maximum length of 30m.
The auxiliary exchange output 15-16-17 provides a signal on the status of The relay outputs have a maximum current of 6A; the power supply
the device, therefore it must not be used in any way as a safety output. connected to these outputs must be protected against overcurrent by
The WALR 24-2A is not suitable for operation in the presence of ionizing devices suitable for the loads to be protected.
and non-ionizing radiation (X-rays, microwaves, lasers, ultraviolet rays) (EN All output contacts must have an adequate protection circuit for inductive
60204-1: 2006, §4.4.7). and capacitive loads.
If a standard power supply is used, all inductive and capacitive loads (e.g.
Operation relay contacts) connected to the power supply must be connected to an
appropriate interference suppressor.
The WALR 24-2A safety control unit is able to check the status of pressure
sensitive safety mats and edges: the output is activated by pressing and Maintenance and checks
releasing the START (reset) button only if the two inputs are closed and if
none operator is in the area covered by the carpet (edge). When the safety The correct operation of the WALR 24-2A control unit must be periodically

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device is pressed, the control unit opens the safe outputs 20-21 and 23-24. checked by the operator and/or by the control circuit of the machine in
The Reset, manual and monitored, is possible only once the device is no which it is used (at the beginning of each shift) by checking the following:
longer pressed as required by EN ISO 13856-1: 2013 (Appendix A) and EN - correct switching
ISO 13856-2: 2013 (Appendix A). - secure attachment of components
It is possible to configure the control unit so that the reset takes place - correct fixing of the connections.
automatically upon release of the mat (edge) by connecting terminals 3-5
together. The device monitoring function is performed at each intervention of the
device itself.
The opening of even a single input connection determines a safety situation, In case of failure or wear, the damaged system must be replaced.
placing the safe outputs in the open state and preventing their re-closing
even after the contact has been re-closed and the START button (reset) is Warranty coverage disappears in the following circumstances:
pressed. - if the instructions are not followed
- non-compliance with safety regulations
The system composed of WALR24-2A + carpet or pressure sensitive edge - installation and electrical connection not carried out by authorized
reaches the safety category 3 according to EN ISO 13849-1: 2015 only if personnel
(see connection drawing): - failure to carry out functional checks.
- two relays are used to interrupt the load, each of which connected to an
output of the control unit. Setup
- the relay contacts controlled by the control unit are inserted in the
feedback ring. If the control unit does not seem to work when the supply voltage is applied
(the green POWER LED does not light up), the unit must be returned sealed
Safety is guaranteed by the use of guided contacts, redundancy and the to the manufacturer. Check if the safety outputs switch (see LED table) by
interconnection scheme of the contacts. activating the inputs and pressing the START (reset) button.
It is the responsibility of the user to choose suitable components for
safety applications, such as guided contact relays.

Connections

MANUAL AUTOMATIC
RESET RESET

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Operating instructions for safety module mod. WALR 24-2A

LED Indication Dimensions (mm)

FUNCTION LED Colour Status
Operating voltage Power Red On
Output 20-21 and 23-24: OPEN ALARM Red On
Output 15-16: CLOSED
OK Green Off
Output 16-17: OPEN
Output 20-21 and 23-24: CLOSED ALARM Red Off
Output 15-16: OPEN
OK Green On
Output 16-17: CLOSED

TECHNICAL DATA
Parameter Value
Container Material PA
Dimensions 91 x 61.7 x 71.8 mm
Weight 170 g
Temperature: -5 … +55 °C

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Operating environmental conditions Relative Humidity: 4% … 100%
Pressure: 86 … 106 kPa
Temperature: -25 … +70 °C
Environmental storage conditions Relative Humidity: 5% … 95%
Pressure: 86 … 106 kPa
Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP20
Degree of contamination 2
Assembly 35mm DIN standard Rail
Connection Type Screw terminals
Supply Voltage 24 Vdc (-15% / +10%)
Internal Fuse on the power supply 630mA fast fuse
Current consumption @24Vdc: 60mA min, 115mA max
Safety Output Switching Voltage 250Vac, 30Vdc
Switching current AC-1 / Electrical Life 6A (AC/DC) (safety outputs) / 10 cycles5

Minimum Switching current @10V 10mA

Safety Output Switching Power 1500VA, 180W
External fuse at the Output 4A gG (according IEC EN 60269-1)
Safety Output Terminals 20 – 21, 23 – 24
Auxiliary Output Terminals 16 (Common) - 15 (NC) - 17 (NO)
Usage Category / Electrical Life AC-15: 2A / 240Vac (inductive load, cosφ = 0.3) / 10 cycles 5

(SAFETY Outputs) DC-13: 1A / 24Vdc / 10 cycles5

Auxiliary NC Output parameters 250Vac, 10A, 2500VA

Useful Lifetime 10 years
OFF state response time 20mS
Safety Category and PL CAT. 3
(EN ISO 13849-1:2015) PL-d PL-e PL-e
nop (number of operation / year) 66000 31900 19000
(load: AC-15: 1,4 A / 250 Vac)
MTTFd (years) 30 62 100
PFHd 2.65x10 -7
8.84x10 4.29x10
-8 -8

TM 20 years (MTTFd = 100 years)

Vibration Resistance EN ISO 13856-1:2013, EN ISO 13856-2:2013
Mechanical Life (# of cycles) 10 7

EN 61326-3-1:2011,
EMC Compliance
EN 55011:2011
EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009, EN ISO 13849-1:2015,
In accordance with
EN ISO 13856-1:2013, EN ISO 13856-2:2013
Approvals TÜV IT 0948 17 MAC 0110 B

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