SCHMERSAL Safety fieldbox

Schmersal has developed two new versions of its Safety Fieldbox. This means that the box can not only be integrated into systems with PROFINET/PROFIsafe as before, but is now also be available for the EtherNet/IP with CIP Safety and EtherCAT with FSoE bus systems.

The benefit: the designer can now plan the safety functions of a machine in a project regardless of the fieldbus system that is used, as the three versions together cover the most commonly used control systems worldwide.

The Safety Fieldbox from Schmersal enables flexible safety solutions, fail-safe and fast installation and maximum process transparency. It also enables easy connection of up to eight safety switchgear devices with plug and play. Universal device interfaces for eight-pin M12 connectors allow a wide range of different safety switchgear devices to be connected, including electronic and electromechanical solenoid interlocks, sensors, control panels, light curtains and switches.

■ 8 universal 8-pin M12 device ports
■ Connection of electronic and electro-mechanical switchgear devices
■ 4 control panels (with EMERGENCY STOP) connectable
■ 1-channel and 2-channel control of the interlocking function
■ Automatic resettable fuse integrated
■ M12 power connector with a current carrying capacity of 10 A
■ Robust industrial design

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