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FAQ02378 of Safety Relays FAQ

FAQ No. FAQ02378

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Why are two inputs required for the Safety Relay Unit?

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European standards EN954-1 category 3 and 4 require that a single fault in any parts of the unit does not lead to a loss of the safety function. For this reason, the Safety Relay Unit requires two inputs.

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