AM3

Safety systems and devices in industrial automation

Equipment we use:

Course aims:

Overview of the basic control elements connected with machine safety, based on the latest solutions by the leading manufacturers of industrial automation components.
Introduction to the aspect of key problems related to legislation and requirements in the field of machine safety.
Basics of machinery directive.
Key requirements in the field of health and safety regulations regarding design, production and operation of machinery.
Identification of machine hazards based on numerous examples.
The concept of safety.
Practical exercises at the laboratory workstations.

Course type

Open training

Course level

AM3

Duration

2 days

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and industrial automation.

Location

See the laboratory

Dates

Rok 2026

Dates

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Schedule

day 1 h. 9.00 - 16.00
day 2 h. 9.00 - 16.00

Price

Highlights

A certificate of completion
Educational aids: scripts
Access to specialist magazines and technical literature (regarding stationary training)
Writing aids (pen, notebook) - regarding stationary training
Complete care of idividually assigned customer service person
Participant Cards with discounts to partner restaurants / pubs in Gliwice (regarding stationary training)

Catering

Participants of training courses at our center receive unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar and a two-course lunch.
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Contact

tel.: 0048 32 4111 000
e-mail: info@emt-systems.pl

Closed trainings

This course is also available as a closed training where the dates, price, locations and the content is settled individually with the Client.

Certificate

After completing the training, each participant receives a personalized bilingual certificate that descriptively confirms the acquired skills in accordance with the PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system implemented at EMT-SYSTEMS Sp. z o.o., supervised and certified by TUV Nord Polska.
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Accommodation

List of hotels near the training location

Please contact us on:

0048 32 4111 000

info@emt-systems.pl

should you have any questions on the course you have chosen

Course program

Machine safety
- Basic terminology
- Definition of a machine
- Definition of an old machine
- Definition of partly completed machinery an unfinished machine
- Putting machinery into service
- Modernization of machines
European directives
- Machinery directive
- Directive on the safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment
- Obligations of the manufacturer resulting from the European directives
- Obligations of the user resulting from the European directives
World and European standardization organizations
- Short characteristics of the key organizations that develop and publish international standards in the field of electrical and electronic engineering technologies and the related fields.
Hazard identification
- Machine life cycle
- Determination of a machine functionality
- Machine limitations
- Examples of machine hazards
- Practical analysis of the above mentioned aspects with the example of the existing machinery
The concept of safety
- Technical protection safety measures
- Safety functions
- Practical analysis of the above mentioned aspects with the example of the existing machinery
Elements of a control system connected with safety (safety sensors)
- Emergency switches E-STOP
- Limit switches
- Magnetic switches
- Optoelectronic barriers (light curtains)
- Safety scanners
- Two-hand controls
- Enabling devices
- Rotating control devices
- Pressure sensitive mats
- Muting sensors
Elements of a control system connected with safety (logic units)
- Safety relays
- Programmable safety relays
- Introduction of the notion of contacts with captive guide rail and so called „mirror contacts”
Elements of a control system connected with safety (output systems)
- Contactors
- Safety contactors
- Electromagnetic shields
- Inverters
Signalling elements
- Wired or wireless signal columns
- Optical indicators
- Acoustic and opto-acoustic indicators
Practical exercises at laboratory workstations
- Configuration of a safety relay unit
- Programming safety relays
- Emergency stop
- Restarting the machine
- Simulating emergency and hazardous situations
- Configuration of an opto-electronic shield
- Configuration of a signalling column
- Configuration of an electro-magnetic shield

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Catering

In addition to the substantive aspect, the comfort of our training participants is very important to us. We provide students with a climatic cafe and restaurant space, which is a place for refreshments and relaxation during breaks. We invite you to use the coffee bar and the modern massage chair!

During each training day, participants receive:

Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
- NECTO Karisma - a professional espresso machine of Italian production.
- THERMOPLAN BW 4 - a professional espresso machine made in Switzerland.
These are coffee machines used in the best coffee shops. According to your taste, we serve unique types of coffee - Cappuccino, Espresso, Americano, Caffe Latte and Turkish coffee. Training participants can also use unlimited sparkling and still water, juices and sweets.

Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.

Until 4:00 PM in the cafe on the first floor you can also buy fresh sandwiches, cakes, sweet and salty snacks and cold drinks. After training - from 4:00 PM - we invite you to try the delicious dishes of the Cechownia Restaurant, prepared by the best chefs in Gliwice.

Catalogues

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