G10 Safety - Less is more

Where other solutions require hardware, AS-i Safety impresses with reliable communication and intelligent-logic software. In installation technology, it is common to connect digital IOs via distributors or modules with several IO ports. In the case of safety solutions, superfluous parallel wiring or a parallel system environment often still predominate, which are rendered unnecessary with AS-i Safety.

Where safe components need to be implemented in PLe in a decentralized manner, either the AS-i interface can be integrated in the safe end device, or a complete, two-channel AS-i module can be used for connection. Many different AS-i integrated devices, or sufficient space in which to install the modules are necessary as a result.

Pepperl+Fuchs convincingly puts an end to this dilemma with the world´s smallest G10 safety module featuring IP68/69k protection. Any safety switch with dry contacts can be connected to this ultra-compact module in a modular fashion. Whereas the flat cable previously had to be fed out of the cable duct, direct installation within the cable duct is possible thanks to the unit´s low height of <23 mm. All that can be seen from outside is the round cable outlet to the safe end device.

The one-piece housing enables flat cables to simply be fed through, contacted via round, gold-plated pins, while being tightly sealed at the same time, by means of a single screw. The G10 safety module does not even require screw-mounting because it is so small and lightweight. It´s brilliantly simple and the smaller size and weight ensure a new level of extra functionality.