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ICS-10 Intelligent Laser Interlock Control System with computer interface

The ICS-10 is a development of the market leading ICS-1 laser interlock control system, based upon the same tried and tested safety control system technology and therefore having the same certifications to EN 954-1 and EN 61508. It has all the basic functions of the ICS-1 namely:

• Interlocked mains supply
• Interlocked low voltage supply for beam shutters
• Laser interlock connector operators
• Key operation
• Reset button
• Time limited fail-safe override
• Automatic switching of illuminated signs
• Emergency stop circuit
• Locking or non-locking system configuration
• Use with unlimited interlock switches
• Hard wired safety circuit
• Extremely versatile

In addition it has the following extra functions:

• Computer interface for configuration
• Ability to assign descriptive names to each interlock
• Data circuit for monitoring of interlocks
• Monitoring of up to 16 interlock switches
• Extra safety check through monitor circuit
• Interface to access control system
• Tamper / missing node detection disables reset
• Real-time download of system information for data logging¹
• Network access²
• Remote tripping of interlock system by computer¹
• Remote reset of interlock by computer¹ (disabled by default and subject to stringent safety procedures)
• Large backlit LCD screen³ giving system state information
• ICS-10F standard wall mounted system
• ICS-10P portable control system with all plug-in interfaces

¹ Requires ICS-CM software upgrade
² Requires ICS-10-NC network converter
³ Backlight can be switched off

ICS-10 Interlock Specifications

The ICS-10P is a portable version of the ICS-10F, with plug-in interfaces, carry handle, rubber feet and user interface on one end. This can be used in conjunction with interlocked laser blocking screens such as the Lasermet LBS-HD-8 and LBS-HD-4 to form a temporary interlocked enclosure controlling the laser through the usual interfaces (interlock connector, beam shutter or interlocked mains supply⁴).

⁴ Interlocked mains supply is hard wired. Other interfaces are plug-in.

 

	ICS-10F (Fixed)	ICS-10P (Portable)	ICS-10F with IPS-11
Interlocked mains supply	10 A	10 A	2 x 32 A
Interlocked 12 VDC supply for beam shutters	1 A	1 A	5 A
Laser interlock connector operator	2 off	2 off	8 off
Warning light output	230 V, 1 A	230 V, 1 A	230 V, 1 A
Connections	Hard wired to plug in distribution boxes	Plug in	Hard wired to plug in distribution boxes
Supply:	230 V, 13A	230 V, 13A	230 V, 3A plus interlocked mains inputs
Size	300 w x 400 h x 100 deep (mm)	300 w x 100 h x 320 deep (mm)	600 w x 400 h x 100 deep (mm)
Weight	5.7kg	5.1kg
Directives	Conforms to Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive
Standards	Meets EN 954-1 (Cat 3 safety system), EN 61508 (SIL 4), EN 61010, EN 60947-1