Parker IQAN-MC4xFS Controllers

The Electronic Controls Business Unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation has released functional safety controllers for mobile machinery applications, the IQAN-MC4xFS controllers.

• Offers high levels of robustness and straightforward system integration
• RISE (SP) certified
• Typical applications include reach stackers, aerial platforms, refuse truck loaders, mobile cranes, telehandlers, and steer-by-wire forestry machinery and construction machinery
• Designed for controlling hydraulic valves
• Certified to IEC 61508 SIL2
• Suited for use in applications where non-certified controllers were previously accepted 
• Builds on success of Parker’s earlier MC4x versions, with full pin compatibility and incorporates significant amount of monitoring functionality to meet application requirements
• Includes extended diagnostics measures, such as run-time diagnostics of dangerous faults, along with extensive start-up tests
• Further features include execution of safety-related applications in lockstep core, ECC-protected Flash and RAM, and implementation of safety-certified Real-Time Operating System 
• Features state-of-the-art automotive grade safety components
• Three versions available
• MC41FS designed for one or two safety functions in support of cost-efficient, task-oriented control
• MC42FS offers higher number of safe outputs for mid-size applications and I/O distribution
• MC43FS is a large centralized controller for applications involving multiple safety functions