IEC 61800-5-2
What is IEC 61800-5-2?
IEC 61800-5-2 is a standard for the functional safety of electrical drive systems. It sets requirements for the development of safe drives and integrated safety functions.
What is the purpose of IEC 61800-5-2?
The goal of IEC 61800-5-2 is to ensure that motors and drive systems enter a safe state reliably in the event of danger. This includes, for example, safe shutdown and protection against uncontrolled movements.
Typical safety features are Safe Torque Off (STO), Safe Stop 1 and Safe Stop 2, as well as a safely limited speed range (SLS – Safely-Limited Speed).
What does this mean for the field of electrically driven vehicles and machines?
For companies in the field of electrically driven vehicles and machines, IEC 61800-5-2 is particularly important when drive control units assume safety-relevant tasks. The standard helps to interpret modern electric drive technology in such a way that dangerous movements can be safely prevented or stopped.
This makes it an important foundation for safe drive functions in machines, vehicles, and automated systems.
Synonyms:
- IEC 61800-5-2
- Standard for safe drive systems
- Standard for the functional safety of drives
- Safety standard for electric drives
- Standard for integrated safety functions in drives
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