Patent ID: 9092916
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G07C,H02H

Abstract:
1. A lock-out, tag-out station comprising; (a) contacts having a shared operator, the operator adapted to receive a padlock when the operator is in a deactivation position, the padlock blocking actuation of the operator, (b) a display indicating deactivation of at least one associated motor circuit; and (c) a first safety network interface element connected to the contacts and the display to transmit a contact state and receive a display state using redundant data on a serial network configured to provide communication to system isolation equipment, wherein the contact state indicates at least one of the contacts is open and the operator is in the deactivation position, and wherein the display state is received in response to the contact state, the display state indicating deactivation of the at least one associated motor circuit, and the display state is provided to the display.