redundancy - Safety Components Glossary

Term : redundancy

What is 'redundancy'? What does 'redundancy' mean?

Definition

Redundancy is duplication. The probability of hazards arising from one malfunction in an electrical circuit can be minimized by creating partial or complete redundancy.

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Emergency Stop Switches,Enabling Components,Presence Detection Sensors,Safety Application Controllers,Safety Door Switches,Safety Limit Switches,Safety Relays,Safety Sensors

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