ICS-6 ELISe Interlock® Controller
The ICS-6 Laser Safety Interlock ® Controller features full start-to-end dual channel architecture and fault detection capabilities to meet all safety requirements for lasers. The ICS-6 can be integrated with the complete range of Lasermet’s Interlock equipment to create a full laser safety system.
- 3 expansion card sockets
- Interlocked mains supply and low voltage supply for beam shutters
- Laser Interlock® connector operators for all lasers
- Time limited fail-safe override option
Description
NOTICE
As of December 2021, the ICS-6 has been replaced by the ICS-9 Interlock® Controller, the NRTL-certified upgraded version of the ICS-6.
This page remains for reference purposes only.
The ICS-6 “ELISe” Expandable Laser Interlock® System (to achieve performance level ‘e’) is designed to achieve EN ISO 13849-1 PLe.
The ICS-6 is the latest in the ICS Interlock® series, which is the most popular Laser Interlock® Control System designed and manufactured by Lasermet. This latest version is expandable and has, as one of its options, a remote monitoring facility.
This compact, versatile unit can control laser interlocks, door locks, illuminated warning signs and other equipment. It can operate beam shutters and the laser power with feedback monitoring and fault detection. It can be interfaced to Access Control and Fire Detection Systems and is fitted with an Override to allow controlled access through interlocked doors while also accepting emergency stop inputs.
The ICS-6 provides even higher levels of safety and functionality and has full start-to-end dual channel architecture and fault detection to meet the latest standards.
It has a simple, easy-to-use control panel which can be wired directly to 4 interlocks or groups of interlocks.
FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE SYSTEM
Lasermet’s Interlock® controllers have earned a reputation as cost effective, reliable and highly flexible.
The standard ICS-6 can be expanded to have 9 Interlock® outputs by adding the IB9 Interlock® board. And by using the deep back box, contactors can also be added to give interlocked 32A single phase and 3 phase mains supplies. ICS-6 can be connected to other Lasermet Interlock® controllers to operate as a master or slave unit.
ICS-6 has an expansion socket and can be fitted with up to 3 expansion cards (which are automatically tested). There are 4 different types of card as follows that can be fitted:
- Integrated Active Laser Guarding option
- Safety Logic Plus integration option
- Ethernet/USB Connectivity
- Uncommitted relay expansion card
INTERLOCK® CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
| ICS-6 | ICS-6 + IB9 Enhancement | ICS-6 + IB9 +Contactor Enhancement | |
| Interlocked outputs | 3 x outputs rated at 6A at 110/250 VAC / 50 VDC Configure as desired | 9 x outputs rated at 8A at 110/250 VAC / 50 VDC Configure as desired | 8 x outputs rated at 8A at 110/250 VAC / 50 VDC 4 x mains outputs rated at 32 A, 415 VAC Configure as desired |
| Door interlock switches | Unlimited numbers can be connected Monitoring available for 4 switches or groups of switches | Unlimited numbers can be connected Monitoring available for 4 switches or groups of switches | Unlimited numbers can be connected Monitoring available for 4 switches or groups of switches |
| Warning light output | 110/230V or 24 VDC, 1A. Automatic switching of single or dual message signs | 110/230V or 24 VDC, 1A. Automatic switching of single or dual message signs | 110/230V or 24 VDC, 1A. Automatic switching of single or dual message signs |
| Emergency Stops | Unlimited numbers of emergency stops can be connected Can be connected into Fire Alarm or Access Control system | Unlimited numbers of emergency stops can be connected Can be connected into Fire Alarm or Access Control system | Unlimited numbers of emergency stops can be connected Can be connected into Fire Alarm or Access Control system |
| Supply | 110/230 V, 1A + connected load | 110/230 V, 1A + connected load | 110/230 V, 1A + connected load |
| Size | 265w x 230h x 86deep (mm) | 265w x 230h x 145deep (mm) | 265w x 230h x 145deep (mm) |
| Weight | 2 kg | 2.2 kg | 3 kg |
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
The ICS-6 conforms to the following directives and standards:
- Machinery Directive
- Low Voltage Directive
- EMC Directive
- EN ISO 13849-1 PL’e’
- EN61508 SIL 4
- EN61010
- EN60947-1
