1. Safety terminals

In order to better help machine builders and manufacturers streamline safety systems with simple safety I/O terminals, Beckhoff Automation has introduced TwinSAFE Terminals for the EtherCAT® I/O system. Rated for SIL 3 and conforming to IEC...

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2. Alarm management and control loop optimization software

PAS recently released PlantState Suite Version 6.5. PlantState Suite is a comprehensive alarm management and control loop optimization software package focused on improved plant safety and productivity. PlantState Suite 6.5 provides new...

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3. Programmable safety controller

The PSR-TRISAFE is the new safety controller from Phoenix Contact. A single TRISAFE controller can monitor an entire safety circuit, from emergency stops to safety doors, in a machine or plant. The slim 67.5-mm safety controller can monitor up to 20...

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4. SM-Safety option module

Control Techniques’ SM-Safety option module provides an intelligent, programmable solution to meet IEC61800-5-2 functional safety standard. It fits within the drive helping to reduce cabling and requires no cabinet space or external power...

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5. Modular steel guarding

Until now, modular guarding was limited to aluminum extrusion, according to ARK Automation Products Ltd., which now has a modular steel panel that offers the same flexibility “at a fraction of the cost.” Some benefits include no welding...

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6. Safety controller

Phoenix Contact’s PSR-TRISAFE safety controller can monitor an entire safety circuit, from emergency stops to safety doors, in a machine or plant. The slim 67.5-mm controller can monitor up to 20 safety input signals. It also provides four...

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7. Ultra-slim light curtains

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced its ultra-slim SLCS and SLCT series safety light curtains.  Available in IEC 61496-compliant Type 4 or Type 2 versions, they reduce the safe mounting distance with respect to the point-of-operation hazard enabling...

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8. Safety-related programming development

With the SafeDESIGNER development and configuration tool, B&R provides an integrated safety tool for programming safety-related functions from within the Automation Studio development environment. Thanks to complete integration of the safety...

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9. Safety light screen

Banner Engineering Corp. has expanded its EZ-SCREEN family of safety light screens to include low-profile models, which pair a space-saving footprint-ideal for safeguarding of smaller machines-with reliable performance suited even for large power...

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10. Safety relay for hazardous motion

Rockwell"Automation has presented the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Minotaur MSR57P dedicated safe-speed monitoring relay, designed to allow personnel to enter hazardous areas while motion is present. The device supports numerous input devices such as...

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