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FSC: Response times of the input and output signals

In the following, the maximum response times are calculated that elapse between the signal change of a safety-relevant digital input and the response of the safety-relevant digital output.

Note

The maximum response times must be observed in the case of the safety shut-offs!

The hardware inputs generally have a switch-on and switch-off delay to counteract the influence of surge impulses.

All hardware inputs have a start delay:

  • FSC-01 by 130 ms

  • FSC-IO 4DI/1AI by 130 ms

  • FSC-02 by 100 ms

The following figure shows the signal paths for calculating the maximum response times TR HW of the hardware:

Signal paths for the maximum response times TR HW

Explanation of the abbreviations/acronyms used in the figure
Abbreviation Designation
TMO Receive Timeout Monitoring time in the FSC-01 in which a valid response from the FSC-02 must be received. After this period has elapsed, the safety-relevant communication will be terminated.
PR Production Rate The minimum interval between two data transmissions. 0 ms if "Product Rate" = 0 (standard case), otherwise "Receive TMO" + watchdog time of the FSC-02.
In1 Input signal on FSC-01
In2 Input signal on FSC-01 via seavis IO
Out1 Meaning
WDT Watchdog time. The maximum permissible duration of the RUN cycle of an FSC
TR Response time (worst case). The maximum response time for the transmission of a signal change of a physical input (In) on FSC-01 until the change in the physical output (Out) on FSC-01. A safety-relevant protocol is used for the data transmission.
TR HW Hardware response time. The sum of the individual hardware response times.
TR SW Software response time. Delay time hard-coded in the software (cannot be changed).

The formulas for the signal paths can be used to calculate the maximum response times TR HW of the hardware.

TR IN1/Out1 = 2 x WDZ
TR IN2/Out1 = TIO + 2 x WDZ

The formulas for the signal paths can be used to calculate the maximum response times TR HW of the hardware.

Calculating the maximum response times TR HW
Formula TIO 2 x WDZ2 TMO 2 x WDZ1 TMO 2 x WDZ2 TR HW
TR In1/Out1 = - - - 250 ms - = 250 ms
TR In2/Out1 = 50 ms - - 250 ms - = 300 ms
TR In3/Out1 = 50 ms 50 ms 250 ms 250 ms - = 600 ms
TR In4/Out1 = - 50 ms 250 ms 250 ms - = 550 ms
TR In1/Out2 = - - - 250 ms 250 ms 100 ms = 600 ms
TR In2/Out2 = 50 ms - - 250 ms 250 ms 100 ms = 650 ms
TR In3/Out2 = 50 ms 50 ms 250 ms 250 ms 250 ms 100 ms = 950 ms
TR In4/Out2 = - 50 ms 250 ms 250 ms 250 ms 100 ms = 900 ms

Note

If the FSC-02 is used for the expansion of the safety-relevant digital inputs and outputs, the output configurations 227 to 231 will be used. In this output configuration, the fuel valves are exclusively controlled by FSC-01. In this way, shorter response times in the case of a safety shut-off are achieved. FSC-02 exclusively controls noncritical outputs in terms of safety.

The maximum response times TR of the input signals are calculated in the table below:

Maximum response times TR of the input signals
Designation TR INx/Outx TR HW TR SW TR
Safety interlock circuit before fan start TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit after fan start TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit fuel 1 TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit fuel 2 TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit fuel 3 TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
" TR In3/Out1 600 ms 350 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit for atomization TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
Safety interlock circuit operation TR In2/Out1 300 ms 650 ms = 950 ms
" TR In3/Out1 600 ms 350 ms = 950 ms
Combustion air pressure monitor MIN TR In1/Out1 250 ms 700 ms = 950 ms
Gas pressure monitor MIN fuel 1 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Gas pressure monitor MIN fuel 2 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
Gas pressure monitor MIN fuel 3 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MAX fuel 1 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MIN fuel 1 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MAX fuel 2 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MIN fuel 2 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MAX fuel 3 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Pressure monitor VPS test pressure MIN fuel 3 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 650 ms = 900 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 350 ms = 900 ms
Flame signal 1 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
Flame signal 2 TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
Contactors / NC contact circuit TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 0 ms = 550 ms
Purge suppression TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
Release flue gas recirculation TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 0 ms = 550 ms
External purge position reached TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 0 ms = 550 ms
External ignition position reached TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 0 ms = 550 ms
Support mode waste incineration plants TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
" TR In4/Out1 550 ms 0 ms = 550 ms
Blow-out valve open TR In1/Out1 250 ms 50 ms = 300 ms
Primary air pressure MIN TR In1/Out1 250 ms 700 ms = 950 ms
Oil pressure monitor MIN TR In1/Out1 250 ms 700 ms = 950 ms
Safe start enable TR In1/Out1 250 ms 700 ms = 950 ms

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