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Functional safety in machine building

Functional safety in machine building The safety of machines and systems is crucial for protecting operating personnel and preventing damage to machines. We offer you a comprehensive portfolio of safe components that meet the requirements of standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061. Our safety solutions are easy to install and configure, so that you can implement your safety concepts quickly. Furthermore, we offer modular safety systems that enable cost-effective solutions and support individual safety functions.

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Optimal design of the safety functions

Standard-compliant and economical design of the safety functions for safe operation of the machine.

Comprehensive support for all aspects of safety

Expert support for the entire machinery safety lifecycle, from planning to operation.

Consistent documentation

Consistent and standard-compliant documentation is the prerequisite for verifiable legal protection.

Quick startup and approval

Optimum design of the safety functions leads to fast commissioning and approval of the machine.

Planning machines safely and in compliance with standards

A thorough safety assessment is a prerequisite for the optimum design of the safety functions. This significantly reduces the time and effort required for installation and commissioning.

Product overview From safety relays to safe controllers

For functional safety applications in machine building, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of SIL-certified products.

Emergency stop switches

Switch your machines to a safe state immediately in the event of an emergency.

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Safety switch

Intelligent safety door and position monitoring.

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Safety relay

Compact, modular safety technology for machine building.

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Configurable safety systems

As easy to use as a safety relay and as flexible as a safety controller.

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Safe I/Os

Safe I/Os for the control cabinet and field installation.

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Safe control technology

Modular and powerful: safe control solutions for your application.

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Safe power supplies

High-performance power supplies for maximum operational safety.

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Safety of machinery in the European Economic Area

The new EU Machinery Regulation is set to replace the EU Machinery Directive

The digital transformation, the increasing emergence of new technologies, collaborative forms of work between people and machines, and the resulting impact on safety regulations were key drivers for the revision of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The new EU Machinery Regulation is the result of this development.

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