Rockwell Automation's Pre-engineered Safety Functions

Summary

In this video, Kevin York and Henry Gilliland introduce Rockwell Automation's free pre-engineered safety functions, designed to simplify the process of safety system design. They highlight a comprehensive library of resources available at machinesafetysolutions.com, which includes validation checklists, programming examples, and safety device usage guidelines. The library covers a wide range of safety functions from basic e-stops to advanced safe speed monitoring with a GuardLogix PLC, all available for free. The video encourages viewers to explore these resources and contact local ESNE account managers for more information.

Takeaways

• 😀 Safety is fundamental to any business's success, but designing safety systems can be complex and time-consuming.
• 😀 Rockwell Automation offers pre-engineered safety functions that simplify the safety system design process.
• 😀 Machinesafetysolutions.com provides a large library of free documents detailing various safety functions and device uses.
• 😀 The library includes a range of safety functions, from basic e-stop and guard door safety to advanced safe speed monitoring.
• 😀 Downloading pre-engineered safety functions provides helpful files like validation checklists and ACD files with programming examples.
• 😀 These resources are available for free, which is a significant benefit for users looking to streamline their safety system design.
• 😀 To access the resources, users simply open the PDF and click the paperclip icon to access the valuable information repository.
• 😀 The documents on machinesafetysolutions.com can help users implement effective safety systems and meet required safety integrity or performance levels.
• 😀 The pre-engineered safety functions are compatible with Rockwell’s GuardLogix PLC for integrated safe speed monitoring over Ethernet.
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to visit machinesafetysolutions.com or contact a local ES & E account manager for more information or assistance with safety systems.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video featuring Kevin York and Henry Gilliland?

The video focuses on Rockwell Automation's pre-engineered safety functions and how they simplify the design of safety systems in industrial settings.

Why is safety system design considered a daunting task?

Designing safety systems can be time-consuming and complicated because it requires knowledge of what products to use and how to construct a system that meets required safety integrity levels or performance levels.

What resources does Rockwell Automation offer to help with safety system design?

Rockwell Automation offers a large library of free documents at machinesafetysolutions.com that detail the implementation of various safety functions and the proper use of safety devices.

What types of safety functions are covered in the safety function library?

The library covers basic safety functions like e-stop and guard door safety, as well as more advanced functions like integrated safe speed monitoring over Ethernet with a GuardLogix PLC.

What files are included when downloading a pre-engineered safety function?

When downloading a pre-engineered safety function, you will receive several useful files, including validation checklists and, in some cases, ACD files that detail programming examples for specific safety functions.

How can users access the additional resources included in the downloaded safety function files?

Users can open the PDF file in a desktop PDF reader and click on the paperclip icon to access the repository of additional resources and documents.

Is the library of pre-engineered safety functions free to access?

Yes, the library of pre-engineered safety functions is free to access, providing valuable resources at no cost to users.

What are some of the benefits of using Rockwell Automation's pre-engineered safety functions?

The main benefits include saving time and reducing the complexity of safety system design, as well as gaining access to comprehensive and validated resources for implementing safety functions effectively.

Where can viewers find the link to access the pre-engineered safety functions?

The link to access the pre-engineered safety functions is available at machinesafetysolutions.com or can be found in the video description below.

How can viewers get more information or assistance with machine safety?

Viewers can reach out to Kevin York, Henry Gilliland, or their local ES&E account manager for more information or assistance with machine safety.