Overview
The Banner AT-FM-10K is a two-hand control safety relay module designed to enforce synchronized operator engagement on industrial machinery. Supply voltage of 24V ac/dc powers the module, which integrates a diverse-redundant microcontroller and force-guided relay contacts to deliver Type IIIC, Category 4 safety functionality per ISO 13849-1 and EN 574 standards. The AT-FM-10K provides a proven, cost-effective solution for protecting personnel on press equipment, shears, and other guarded machines.
Key Features
- Two safety inputs monitor either Banner STB self-checking touch buttons or existing mechanical push buttons
- Anti-tiedown logic enforces simultaneous button activation within 0.5 seconds, preventing single-hand operation
- Dual force-guided normally-open (2 NO) safety output contacts rated at 6 amperes
- Diverse-redundant microcontroller circuitry ensures reliable fault detection and shutdown
- DIN-rail mountable 22.5mm wide housing with removable screw-terminal blocks
- Self-checking output logic monitors contact integrity during operation
Technical Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 24V ac/dc (±15%)
- Supply Current: 200mA maximum, 100mA typical
- Safety Outputs: 2 NO contacts, 6A per contact @ 250VAC
- Response Time: 35ms maximum
- Input Configuration: 2 complementary inputs (contact or PNP)
- Housing: Polycarbonate, DIN-rail mountable
- Dimensions: 84mm (H) × 22.5mm (W) × 118mm (D)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C ambient
- Degree of Protection: IP20
- Connection Type: Removable screw terminals
- Safety Rating: Type IIIC, Category 4, SIL 3
- Standards: ISO 13849-1, EN 574, EN 954-1
Typical Applications
The Banner AT-FM-10K is widely deployed in industrial machinery requiring mandatory two-hand control to prevent injury:
- Industrial presses, hydraulic and mechanical shears
- Guillotine cutters, die-cutting equipment
- Assembly and material-handling machinery with hazardous zones
- Retrofit installations on existing mechanical push-button systems
- OEM integration in machine tool and packaging equipment
- Facilities requiring ISO 13849-1 or ANSI B11 compliance
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Banner STB self-checking optical touch buttons (recommended)
- Standard mechanical palm buttons and momentary switches
- PNP and contact-closure input devices
- Industrial control circuits 24V ac/dc nominal
- ISO 13849-1 safety control systems (PLd/SIL 2 and above)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier Banner AT-FM series modules with equivalent 24V supply and 2 NO output configuration
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering legacy replacements
Works With
- Banner MQDC metal detectors and vision sensors (via safety output logic)
- Relay and contactor coils rated for 6A 24V operation
- Programmable safety controllers and safety-rated I/O modules
- Emergency stop circuits and interlocking systems
- ANSI B11.19 safety system architectures
