Using the Expansion Port

For applications where there aren't enough onboard safe inputs on the KE4 safety controller, the integrated expansion port is used to increase the control capacity manifold. With the ability to add safety devices as well as non-safe I/O like pushbutton modules and stack lights, the safety controller is able to completely control medium-size safety systems. And since the safety controller is a mini safety PLC, it can control the safety system as well as all non-safe aspects of a small machine.

If your setup doesn't use the expansion port, step-by-step configuration examples and videos are also available.

You can start by watching the step-by-step videos and downloading the configuration files.

Expansion port network
	Using safety devices to the AS-Interface expansion port network
Conventional safety e-stop on expansion network
	Using conventional safety devices on the AS-Interface expansion port network
Initial setup of the expansion port
	Applying 24 VDC and connecting an AS-Interface power supply to the expansion port
E-stop
	Adding intelligent e-stops to expansion port network
E-stop and magnet switch
	Adding intelligent e-stop and two intelligent magnetic door switches to expansion port network
E-stop, magnet switch and light curtain
	Adding intelligent e-stop, magnetic door switch, and light curtain to expansion port network
Controlling a safe remote output over the expansion port
	Controlling a safe output with EDM on the expansion port network
Controlling a safe remote output over the expansion port
	Controlling a safe output with EDM on the expansion port network; advanced error indication and resolution