Banner Interface Modules - Manual

Interface modules for use with a primary safety device
• Interface Modules provide isolated safety output contacts for a primary safety
device (e.g., a safety light screen or safety module) which has solid-state or
hard contact outputs and external device monitoring (EDM) capability.
• Model IM-T-9A features three normally open 6 amp redundant-output chan-
nels.
• Model IM-T-11A features two normally open redundant-output channels and
one normally closed non-safety auxiliary output channel, all rated at 6 amps.
• Normally closed outputs for connection to the primary safety device’s monitor-
ing input.
• 24V dc operation
• 22.5 mm (0.9") DIN-rail-mountable housing
• Convenient plug-in terminal blocks
WARNING: Not a Stand-Alone Safeguarding Device
This Banner device is not a stand-alone point-of-operation guarding device, as defined by OSHA
regulations. It is necessary to install point-of-operation guarding devices, such as safety light screens
and/or hard guards, to protect personnel from hazardous machinery. Failure to install point-of-operation
guards on hazardous machinery can result in a dangerous condition which could lead to serious
injury or death.
Overview
Interface Modules IM-T-9A and IM-T-11A (the Interface Modules) operate on 24V dc inputs and provide isolated redundant output chan-
nels for interfacing dc safety controls (such as safety light screens or other safety modules) to safety circuits. These modules can also be
used to switch low power capacity of safety controls with low current output rating (see hookup figures and the output configuration speci-
fications).
The outputs of the Interface Module will follow the action of the safety outputs from the primary safety device which control it, within a 20
millisecond switching delay time. The Interface Module’s normally open outputs each are rated for up to 250V ac/dc at up to 6 amps.
The Interface Module offers a series connection of normally closed contacts (labeled Y1-Y2 and Y3-Y4) for monitoring by the external
device monitoring (EDM) function of the primary safety device. These forced-guided (mechanically-linked) contacts allow the safety de-
vice to detect failures of the Interface Module, and at a minimum, must be monitored in applications requiring Control Reliability per
OSHA/ANSI or Category 3 or 4 per ISO13849-1.
Important... read this before proceeding
The user is responsible for satisfying all local, state, and national laws, rules, codes, and regulations relating to the use of this
product and its application. Banner Engineering Corp. has made every effort to provide complete application, installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions. Please direct any questions regarding the use or installation of this product to the factory applications depart-
ment at the telephone numbers or address found at
http://www.bannerengineering.com .
The user is responsible for making sure that all machine operators, maintenance personnel, electricians, and supervisors are thorough-
ly familiar with and understand all instructions regarding the installation, maintenance, and use of this product, and with the machinery it
controls. The user and any personnel involved with the installation and use of this product must be thoroughly familiar with all applicable
standards, some of which are listed within the specifications. Banner Engineering Corp. makes no claim regarding a specific recommen-
dation of any organization, the accuracy or effectiveness of any information provided, or the appropriateness of the provided information
for a specific application.
Applicable U.S. Standards
ANSI B11 Standards for Machine Tools Safety
IM-T-9A and IM-T-11A Interface Modules
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