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As of December 2021, the ICS-6 has been replaced by the ICS-9 Interlock® Controller, the NRTL-certified upgraded version of the ICS-6.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 most recent version of Lasermet’s ICS Interlock® series, which is the most popular Laser Interlock® Control System designed and manufactured. This most recent version is expandable and includes a remote monitoring facility as one of its options.
This small, versatile unit can control laser interlocks, door locks, illuminated warning signs, and other devices. It can control beam shutters and laser power while also monitoring feedback and detecting faults. It can be linked to Access Control and Fire Detection Systems and has an Override to allow controlled access through interlocked doors while also accepting emergency stop inputs.
To meet the most recent standards, the ICS-6 provides even higher levels of safety and functionality, including full start-to-end dual channel architecture and fault detection.
It has a relatively easy control panel that can be wired directly to four 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.
The ICS-6 has an expansion socket and is capable of handling up to three expansion cards (which are tested automatically).
- 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) (10.43 x 9.06 x 3.39 inches) | 265w x 230h x 145deep (mm) (10.43 x 9.06 x 5.71 inches) | 265w x 230h x 145deep (mm) (10.43 x 9.06 x 5.71 inches) |
| Weight | 2 kg (0.079 lb) | 2.2 kg (0.087 lb) | 3 kg (0.12 lb) |
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
