Drive technology
Specialized in safety controls for drive monitoring
Due to technological advances in drive technology, even entry-level drives such as stepper and EC motors increasingly require functions like STO (Safe Torque Off) and SLS (Safe Limited Speed). Drive manufacturers are also seeking comprehensive safety solutions that go beyond mere drive monitoring and cover all safety circuits.
Renowned drive manufacturers worldwide rely on DINA’s safe drive monitoring solutions. While our sensorless solutions are the ideal choice for cost-optimized drives, we complement this portfolio with encoder-based safety controllers for more complex systems. These enable the flexible and precise integration of additional safety functions.
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Sensorless monitoring |
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Encoder-based monitoring |
Sensorless monitoring
The safety switching devices monitor speed, direction of rotation and standstill precisely without any sensors. This allows safety functions to be integrated into drives in a particularly cost-efficient manner. The modules meet the certified Performance Level e or SIL 3.
Sensorless monitoring of an axis
Easy integration into existing drive systems
Can be used regardless of supplier and system
Encoder-based monitoring
The programmable and expandable SAFELINE VARIO safety controller is designed for complex machines and drive systems with up to 30 axes and 68 safety circuits and meets the certified Performance Level e or SIL 3.
Supports encoders such as SSI, BiSS Safety, resolver, HTL/TTL and Sin/Cos
Communication via common fieldbus protocols such as CANopen, Profibus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Powerlink, Profinet and FSoE (2027).
Success stories
Our satisfied customers
Safe sensorless monitoring of stepper motors for global corporation
Joint development of a safe speed monitoring system for stepper motors for a leading global manufacturer of automation and pneumatic solutions.
The sensorless safety solution enables cost-efficient monitoring of stepper motors without additional sensors.
Safety PLC as a portfolio extension for a leading drive manufacturer
An international drive manufacturer was looking for a safety PLC to expand its portfolio and integrate sensors and actuators directly with its own drives.
DINA developed a customized version of the SAFELINE VARIO. The solution enables seamless integration with the manufacturer's drive systems.
Safe monitoring of EC motors for a global automotive group
A global automotive manufacturer needed a reliable solution for safe speed monitoring of EC motors in automated production lines.
The sensorless safety solution enables safe and cost-efficient monitoring of motor movement without additional sensors.
"We have valued the trusting cooperation with DINA as a reliable partner for years. We were particularly impressed by the sensorless drive monitoring system because it is extremely user-friendly and really easy to install."
Akshay Vaswade
Product Manager Functional Safety
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