Modules deliver standard and safety control functions.
Press Release Summary:
With decentralized, modular I/O, PSSuniversal offers standard and safety control solution for mid- to top-range automation needs. It enables communication via all common standard fieldbus systems in combination with SafetyBUS p safe bus system. Various head modules are connected alongside base modules and are available with screw or cage clamp terminals. Control provides freedom from feedback, enable functionality, and block-switching function.
Original Press Release:
Pilz Launches PSSuniversal - The Future-Proof Control Platform
(CANTON, MI) -- Now safety and standard control functions such as the enable principle and block switching can be combined within one system without feedback with the launch of the PSSuniversal from Pilz Automation Safety. With a decentralized, modular I/O and control platform, PSSuniversal is an economical solution for standard control functions together with safety functions for mid to top-range automation needs.
High modularity and granularity offer users tremendous flexibility in terms of tailored solutions that are easy to expand at any time. At the initial stage, PSSuniversal enables communication via all common standard fieldbus systems in combination with the Pilz safe bus system SafetyBUS p.
The benefit of the PSSuniversal lies in its overall concept: standard control functions and safety functions are carefully united, and yet separate, so the PSSuniversal satisfies specific project requirements.
The flexible design consists of various head modules, combined with base modules that are simply connected alongside and are available with screw or cage clamp terminals. Electronic modules are installed on to these base modules, enabling the system to be perfectly tailored to the respective automation requirements.
The fine granularity of four or two minimizes the potential overhead, i.e., customers only pay for modules they actually use.
Head modules are available to connect to all common fieldbus systems. This enables a structure of decentralized inputs and outputs with pure standard control functions or -- in conjunction with SafetyBUS p -- with pure safety functions, as well as intelligent dovetailing of both worlds. This provides additional features such as freedom from feedback, enable functionality, or a block-switching function. The next stage sees the availability of different head modules for Ethernet-based concepts. Such openness with regard to control and/or communication decisions means the I/O and control platform is geared for the future.
As the system is launched, a wide portfolio of inputs and outputs is available for the standard section, enabling automation functions to be implemented economically. In the safety section, electronic modules are available as inputs, semiconductor outputs with various currents and for different categories, as well as relay outputs. The system's whole design meets Cat. 4 in accordance with EN 954-1 or SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508, as well as other international standards, enabling the implementation of all current and future automation requirements. With the PSSuniversal, Pilz is offering standard and safety control technology from one source.
The World Leader in Safe Automation
Pilz Automation Safety is the world leader in the development and manufacture of safety automation systems, products, and services. Its history of innovation since 1948 includes the development of the first Emergency Safety Relay, the PNOZ product line, which has become the industry standard; the world's first all-electronic safety relay, the PNOZe1p; the first 16-amp safety relay, the PNOZpower; and one of the first Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). In 2004, Pilz Automation Safety L.P. celebrated 10 years at its North American headquarters in Canton, MI. For more information, contact Pilz at 1-734-354-0272, or visit www.pilz.com.
