Complete Palletizer Coverage

Use RSio to create a complete safety solution for robotic palletizing cells that takes advantage of hybrid I/O and In-Series Diagnostics (ISD). On one safety input, an S4B Safety Light Curtain provides perimeter protection. A second safety input brings in a daisy-chain of ISD e-stops that provide stop coverage along one side of the cell. A third safety input brings in another ISD chain with an e-stop for the gate area, and an SI-RF Safety Switch paired with an SI-GL42 Safety Locking Switch via ISD Connect to control gate access. Two ports configured for standard devices tie in both indication and a localized reset switch. A TL50 Tower Light provides visibility of system status at a distance, and a K50 Programmable Touch Button provides status indication and acts as a system reset switch. One of the safety-rated outputs controls the final switching device for the palletizer’s motion.  

When any safety device is tripped, RSio drops the safety output to stop the palletizer. The color on the TL50 and K50 then changes from green to red, indicating shutdown. Across both ISD chains, device-level visibility speeds up troubleshooting. After the tripped device is reset, touching the K50 resets the input through the Safety PLC to restart the system. Both indicators then switch back to green.