Do Delta servo drives meet all safety requirements?

Below is an overview of all safety functions of the A3 series servos that comply with the IEC 61508, SIL 3 safety standards.

Safety FunctionFunctionApplication
Safe Torque Off (STO)Disables the output power of the servo drive. The motor no longer delivers torque.Maintenance, emergency stop, prevention of unintended startup
Safe Stop 1 (SS1)The motor decelerates in a controlled manner to a standstill within a set time or ramp, and then automatically switches to STO.High-speed applications or applications with a risk of machine damage
Safe Stop 2 (SS2)The motor decelerates in a controlled manner to a standstill, but motor torque remains available to hold position.Precise positioning and controlled stopping
Safe Operating Stop (SOS)Holds the motor stationary with active control, ensuring position is maintained and a quick restart is possible.Robot positioning and high-precision applications
Safe Limited Speed (SLS)Monitors motor speed and intervenes if the set limit is exceeded (stop or controlled deceleration).Safe operation during runtime, for example during manual interaction
Safe Maximum Speed (SMS)Limits the maximum motor speed to a fixed safe value.Applications where speed must be structurally limited
Safe Speed Monitoring (SSM)Continuously monitors whether the motor speed remains within a safe limit.Situations where operators must be able to approach safely
Safe Incremental Movement (SIM)Limits the motor’s movement to a predefined range or path.Controlled movement within a limited space
Safe Direction (SDI)Limits movement to a single safe direction and prevents unwanted reverse movement.Vertical axes or applications with a risk of falling
Safe Limited Position (SLP)Defines and monitors a safe working area for the motor position.Robots, axes, and lifting platforms
Safe Brake Control (SBC)Controls the mechanical brake via a safe output signal.Applications where a brake must be actively controlled