Highly scalable, highly modular:

safe automation with TwinSAFE

TwinSAFE integrates automation
and safety on one platform

A winning edge A winning edge

with Beckhoff Control: with Beckhoff Safety:
ƒ all functions on one platform ƒ system-integrated safety functionality
ƒ high-performance control solution ƒ free choice of architecture
ƒ high-performance EtherCAT fieldbus ƒ comprehensive safety expertise
ƒ modular and scalable ƒ open communication

Safety and non-safety are converging are gaining access to a uniform tool base and unnecessary costs for overdimensioned safety Your winning edge through complete
As a specialist for PC-based control, Beckhoff hardware platform. System integration can be solutions are avoided. Machine builders and users integration:
Beckhoff implements open automation systems on the basis
enables especially simple implementation of realised in all application areas with TwinSAFE, will benefit from the extensive and long-standing ƒ consistency: everything from one source
of PC-based control technology – including safety.
all required safety standards through direct effectively ending the historically strict separation safety expertise provided by Beckhoff. The full ƒ connectivity: all information is available
integration into the Beckhoff control system. This of “safety” and “non-safety”. At the same time, wealth of safety know-how is available in-house in one integrated system
is based on a comprehensive, highly scalable and TwinSAFE impresses through ultimate flexibility with Beckhoff and is drawn on for customers in ƒ adaptability: modularity and scalability
modular automation portfolio, extending to all and scalability. All safety features can be integrat- every individual TwinSAFE solution. The focus is on allow simple adaptation to current and
components from IPC to I/O, motion and software. ed in any conceivable machine architecture – from the principle of openness, as is typical of Beckhoff future requirements
All functionalities can be integrated into the stand-alone control to compact control and the technology. On the one hand, the safe communi-
overall control system with this portfolio – from “traditional” solution through to distributed cation protocol Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE, Fail
HMI to measurement technology, IoT, vision, control and software-based control, which allows Safe over EtherCAT) is internationally certified
Industrial PC I/O Motion Automation PLC and motion through to safety. Safety can even the most complex requirements to be ful- and on the other hand there are no restrictions
therefore be integrated seamlessly with consid- filled. End users can therefore obtain a complete regarding transmission media.
erably reduced effort, because machine builders safety package tailored to their needs, while

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Complete: the right solution
in all application areas

Engineering Control I/Os Motion

With the TwinCAT Safety Editor and other High-performance TwinSAFE safety Similarly to the standard I/Os, safe input and output High-performance TwinSAFE
additional tools, TwinSAFE provides resources controllers are available in all form modules are available in the most varied granularity components for motion control can
for creating an optimum safety solution intui- factors to support every type of to allow optimum adaptation to any individual be used to realise safety technology
tively and flexibly. safety application. requirements. drive functions.

TwinSAFE – the cross-sectional solution the right solution in all application areas. A broad In the area of drive technology, too, solutions manual makes the engineering process even Flexible implementation of safety
Non-safety related automation technology from range of components equipped with TwinSAFE are scarcely conceivable any more without safety more straightforward from conceptual design solutions with TwinSAFE:
Beckhoff can essentially be divided into four Logic means full freedom in terms of choosing an functionality. Beckhoff has therefore integrat- through to realisation. ƒ comprehensive software support
categories, that is, IPC (control), I/O (input and architecture for the safety application at hand. In ed safety functionalities in its drive solutions ƒ high-performance safety controllers
output), motion (drive technology) and automa- terms of I/O components, the TwinSAFE system early on, both into standard and compact drive in various form factors
tion (software). These components can be used offers an appropriate choice of safe input, output technology. ƒ safety components for different
to realise the most comprehensive range of au- and mixed components, allowing the solution to environmental conditions
tomation tasks. As the complexity of non-safety be easily adapted to the specific requirements. In the area of engineering, the safety and ƒ safety components in the most diverse
related control functions continues to grow, the The broad range of TwinSAFE components for non-safety tools from Beckhoff have already granularities for optimum adaptability
requirements with respect to safety technology all requirements includes the EtherCAT Terminals merged, enabling a universal configuration and
are increasing in the same way. Modern safety for control cabinet installation, the EtherCAT programming of all applications. With a graphical
technology therefore covers a very broad range Box modules for use directly in the field and editor, the TwinCAT Safety Editor simplifies the
of tasks, with appropriate safety solutions re- the EtherCAT plug-in modules for use in series implementation of safety applications by means
quired in all areas of automation. TwinSAFE offers machines. of certified function blocks. A certified application

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Safety-over-EtherCAT:
Open for all

Black Channel as transmission medium

Safe
EtherCAT

Standardised Ethernet

Standard fieldbus systems

Fieldbus-neutral
WLAN

The Safety-over-EtherCAT (FSoE, Fail Safe over and guarantees high-performance transmission Benefits of the highly flexible
EtherCAT) protocol defines open, secure data of control and safety information via the same communication system:
transmission. The technology certified by TÜV communication system. ƒ flexibility through transmission
is internationally standardised according to via any media
IEC 61784-3 and fulfils the safety requirements ƒ flexibility through the large number
specified by IEC 61508 up to the SIL 3 safety of component vendors
level. The transport medium is considered as a
“black channel” in Safety-over-EtherCAT commu-
nication, meaning that the FSoE protocol can be
transmitted using any communication technol-
ogies – over EtherCAT or Ethernet, but also via
standard fieldbus systems such as CAN and also
over wireless networks. FSoE is an ideal com-
plementation of the open EtherCAT technology

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TwinSAFE:
Logic in all components

With the introduction of the new Logic genera- validated separately. If a central safety controller Application scenarios of the
tion (from EL6910 on), Beckhoff has triggered a – central from a safety technology perspective – integrated Logic:
revolution in safety technology. The functionality exists, it therefore only has to process the resulting ƒ specific preprocessing of signals directy
of the TwinSAFE Logic is integrated in all new sensor data. Special knowledge for ensuring proper by input components
TwinSAFE components, thus considerably extending preprocessing is then no longer needed, reducing ƒ fast local responses through localised
the range of potential deployment and application the complexity of the centralised safety application safety applications
scenarios. TwinSAFE is becoming significantly and in turn simplifying validation and verification ƒ efficient and flexible modularisation
more flexible in terms of adaption to individual of the centralised safety application. In addition to without additional costs
safety requirements of a machine. For example, this “simple” application for preprocessing data,
the integrated TwinSAFE Logic functionality in a the safety option can also be used, for example,
digital input component (e.g. EL1918) can be used within a multi-axis AX8000 servo system to control
to selectively preprocess sensor data directly on a complete axis group from a safety technology
the component. This preprocessing function can perspective, while a central safety controller is used
be developed separately and likewise verified and to control the overall axis group.

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Individually scalable:
the TwinSAFE architectures
TwinSAFE gives machine builders the possibility to
realise the most diverse safety architectures with com-
ponents in different form factors – from stand-alone
control to distributed control, including preprocessing
of data directly by I/O terminals, through to system-in-
tegrated software-based control for highly complex
safety applications. Customers have the benefit of
attractively priced, flexible and optimally scalable
solutions – and the certainty of being able to meet all
safety requirements as needed at all times and in the
future, too.

Software-based
control
The software control architecture uses the
Distributed control TwinCAT Safety PLC, a software-based safety
controller, as a central component. This archi-
TA distributed control architecture allows tecture is mainly intended for highly complex
any desired form of modularisation to be safety applications beyond the functional
Centralised control implemented in a safety application. The
safety project can be freely distributed across
scope of the hardware-based TwinSAFE Logic
components, which can only be programmed
a number of logic-capable components as using function block diagram language.
Centralised control solutions correspond to
required. The safety projects assigned to the
the traditional safety architecture. A dedicated
single components can then be developed,
Compact control safety controller, which is centralised from
validated and verified independently of each
a safety technology perspective, communi-
other. Communication between the compo-
cates with 1...n communication participants.
In the introduction of the new Logic gen- nents complies with user-specified interfaces.
All safety-related data is processed by this
eration, Beckhoff is supplying every new
central safety controller.
Stand-alone TwinSAFE component with Logic function-
ality, just as with the EL6910 before. Single
control components can be used to realise compact
safety applications. Apart from implementing
Beckhoff supplies components for the TwinSAFE fully functional safety applications, these
applications, which can be operated in stand- components can also be used for input data
alone mode or, in other words, without being preprocessing directly by the input compo-
connected to an EtherCAT master. A limited local nent, for example.
safety application can be realised very easily in
= Safety Logic this way.

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Compact: TwinSAFE
stand-alone controllers
EP1957-0022

EK1960

TwinSAFE as a stand-alone controller

With the rollout of the two components EK1960
TwinSAFE Logic and EP1957, TwinSAFE offers a safety solution
EK1960 for compact applications. These devices can
be operated in stand-alone mode without
connection to the EtherCAT fieldbus. The safety
application is realised on the basis of the safe
local inputs and outputs. The stand-alone-ca-
pable components can of course also be used,
as usual, when fully integrated into the overall
system.

Standard
control system
and I/Os

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Locally integrated:
TwinSAFE compact controllers AX8108-0100

EJ1957

EP1957-0022
EK1960
EL1957 EL2911

TwinSAFE as a compact controller

EL2911 With the integration of the TwinSAFE Logic
TwinSAFE Logic functionality into all new TwinSAFE compo-
nents and therefore also into all TwinSAFE I/O
components, the potential range of applications
for TwinSAFE is significantly extended. In this
way, an individual component with local inputs
and outputs can be used to realise a safety
application (EL1957). As with all TwinSAFE Logic
components, communication with existing
TwinSAFE components is also possible. In addi-
tion to the components represented here, which
have both local inputs and local outputs, pure
input or output components are also available
Standard with TwinSAFE Logic.
control system
and I/Os

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For traditional architectures:
centralised safety controllers
EL6910 EL6900 EL6930

EJ6910

TwinSAFE as a central
EL6910 safety controller
TwinSAFE Logic TwinSAFE provides dedicated safety controllers,
which can be used for centralised control from
a safety technology perspective. These devices
themselves do not have local inputs and out-
puts. Instead, communication relationships are
established with 1...n safety-related compo-
nents, and the safe input and output signals are
processed in accordance with the user-defined
safety application. The architecture in this case
corresponds to the traditional architecture of
safety applications. In addition to the dedicated
safety controllers represented here, all Logic-ca-
Standard pable components can of course also be used in
control system context with a conventional architecture.

and I/Os

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Stay flexible: freely distributed
safety applications
AX8108-0100

EJ1918, EJ2918,
EJ1957

EP1957-0022

EL1918, EL6910, EL2911, EL1957, EL2912

EK1960

EJ6910, EJ1914,
EJ2914

AX8000 TwinSAFE as a distributed system

EP1957 Through the integration of the TwinSAFE Logic
TwinSAFE Logic functionality into all new TwinSAFE components,
EL6910 EL2911 EK1960 any distribution or modularisation of a safety
application can be realised. In contrast to the
traditional architecture, not all safety-related
input and output signals have to be transmitted
for processing to the central safety controller.
The options of distributed control means that,
from a safety technology perspective, function-
ally related components can be modelled by a
dedicated safety project. If a system involves
an AX8000 group with n modules, for example,
where each of these n modules also has to exe-
Standard cute safety-related drive functions, then, in the
control system traditional approach, these drive functions have
to be controlled individually by the central safety
and I/Os controller. Through the principle of distributed
control, on the other hand, one of the modules
can now be used as a TwinSAFE Logic, which
locally takes over the safety-related control of
the other TwinSAFE modules in the group.

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For highly complex safety applications:
more performance with IPC
C6920

CX5120

C6920 Safety control with the standard IPC:

With the introduction of the TwinCAT Safety
TwinSAFE Logic PLC software, TwinSAFE can leverage the
enormous performance of standard Industrial
PCs in safety control applications. Using an
IPC as a software safety controller, even the
most sophisticated safety applications can be
executed. With the TwinCAT Safety PLC used
in a traditional architecture, the overall system
is controlled by a single, centralised device,
which realises both the standard functionality
and the safety functionality. In contrast to the
TwinSAFE hardware components, this safety
controller can also be programmed in a stand-
Standard ard C derivative with Safety C. This means that
control system safety applications with any level of com-
plexity can be represented. As is typical with
and I/Os TwinSAFE, this architecture can be combined
as required with other TwinSAFE architectures.

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For analog safety solutions:
TwinSAFE SC
Sample application from the application manual

The example shows how temperature measurement can be performed using TwinSAFE SC technology. Two measurement points are fitted with
diverse temperature sensors. One of the signals is transmitted via TwinSAFE SC to the safety controller for plausibility checking with the aid of
the second signal.

TwinSAFE SC technology (TwinSAFE Single TwinSAFE SC technology allows communication Benefits of TwinSAFE SC:
Channel) allows the use of standard signals for via a TwinSAFE protocol. These connections can be ƒ economic use of standard signals
safety-relevanttasks in any networks or field- distinguished from the usual safe communication in safety applications
bus systems. EtherCAT I/Os with functions such over Safety-over-EtherCAT. ƒ simple expansion of existing systems
as analog inputs, angle/path measurement or by safe analog value processing
communication (4…20 mA, incremental encoder, The data of the TwinSAFE SC components is rout-
IO-Link, etc.) are extended for this purpose by ed via a TwinSAFE protocol to the TwinSAFE logic
the TwinSAFE SC function, with the typical signal and can be used there in the context of safety-re-
properties and standard functionalities of the lated applications. Detailed examples concerning
I/O components being preserved. TwinSAFE SC the correct use of the TwinSAFE SC components
I/Os differ visually from standard I/Os by a yellow and the relevant normative classification, which
stripe on the front of the housing. have been calculated and confirmed by German
authorities TÜV SÜD, can be referenced in the
TwinSAFE application manual.

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Safety engineering: … and also for
simple, intuitive … complex applications

With Safety C
The programming of highly complex safety applications is
possible with Safety C. Safety C is a derivative of Standard C
and allows free programming of the desired safety application
in the TwinCAT 3 environment.

With function block diagrams

Safety applications can be programmed using a graphical editor in
TwinCAT 3. Certified safety function blocks are available for realis-
ing the desired application in a simple and intuitive way.

Programming with function blocks Programming with Safety C Flexible programming options:
All hardware components with integrated Highly complex safety applications with the ƒ selection of programming language
TwinSAFE Logic can be programmed based on software-based TwinCAT Safety PLC can be depending on requirements
certified function blocks. The certified safety programmed with Safety C. Safety C represents a ƒ intuitive programming for safety-related
function blocks of the TwinSAFE Logic compo- derivative of Standard C. In oder to increase safety, basic functionalities
nents allow simple, fault-free and cost-effective restrictions can be made, for example, in terms of ƒ free programming in high-level
realisation of all safety tasks – from simple safety strict type identification, implicit type casting and language for highly complex safety
door monitoring to complex muting functions others. Otherwise, all control constructs familiar applications
based on digital signals through to safe control of from Standard C, for example, can be used to
highly complex processes based on analog signals. realise a safety application. Auxiliary libraries are
available that further simplify the engineering
process.

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Simple adaptation, high-performance tools:
the engineering highlights
CAD
The Beckhoff engineering provides tools that allow the
TwinSAFE functionality to be configured directly within
a CAD tool. The AML interchange format can be used to
convert this basic implementation of the safety applica-
tion into a functional TwinCAT 3 project.

Customizing
Safety technology subgroups can be configured within
a safety application, which can then be permanently or
temporarily deactivated or switched to passive mode
during runtime, thus allowing a machine to be adapted
with ultimate flexibility to the prevailing requirements in
each case.
TwinSAFE Loader/User
With TwinSAFE Loader, the Beckhoff engineering provides
a command line tool, which allows downloading and cus-
tomizing of safety projects at runtime. Explicit use of the
TwinCAT 3 development environment for this application
is therefore no longer necessary with this tool.

While TwinSAFE Loader is used for downloading and cus-

tomizing safety projects, the TwinSAFE User tool can be
used for user rights administration regarding TwinSAFE
Logic components. As with TwinSAFE Loader, this tool is
a command line tool.

Customizing These settings along with the corresponding The Beckhoff engineering provides two different TwinSAFE Loader perform renewed validation and verification of Flexibility in application and tooling:
The customizing functionality is one of the most configuration of replacement values for the inter- options for this, with the modules being adapted The TwinSAFE Loader is a command line tool the entire safety application. ƒ highly flexible modularisation during
significant innovations in the new generation of faces between the different modules allow highly to the current machine requirements either via that allows a safety project to be customized runtime through customizing
safety controllers. Safety projects can still be mod- complex modular and scalable architectures to be the TwinCAT 3 development environment or else without TwinCAT 3. For example, modules can ƒ preconfiguration of safety applications
ularly designed, and apart from that the customiz- implemented. A single safety project can thus be using the TwinSAFE Loader tool. be activated and deactivated directly via a within CAD tool
ing function allows the following operating modes used for a whole series of machines, for example. custom HMI. On one hand, this means that the ƒ TwinSAFE Loader and TwinSAFE User
to be configured for each of these modules: When it comes to smaller variants of a machine, TwinSAFE system can be optimally adapted to are user-friendly tools for series
ƒ temporary deactivation the modules not needed in each case can be customer-specific processes. On the other hand, production
ƒ permanent deactivation simply deactivated, which of course is enormously common use cases, such as the commissioning ƒ TwinSAFE Loader enables modularisa-
ƒ passivation beneficial in terms of development costs as only process, can be simplified considerably. With tion during runtime without the use of
one safety project has to be developed, validat- customizing, individual modules of the safety TwinCAT 3
ed and verified in compliance with normative application can be temporarily deactivated
requirements. Switching between the various for commissioning machine parts and then
operating modes is possible during runtime. subsequently reactivated without having to

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At a glance: the TwinSAFE
software workflow
Development Deployment
Risk Assessment TwinCAT 3 Safety Editor TwinCAT 3 Safety Editor

Severity of
injury
Frequency and/or
exposure of hazard
Possibility of avoiding PL – Required
hazard or limiting harm performance
- Deploy from
S1: Slight
S2: Serious
F1: Seldom short
F2: Frequent long
P1: Possible
P2: Scarcely possible
level
- TwinCAT 3 TwinCAT 3
Integration Engineering
Low risk

P1
F1 a

- Function Block
P2
S1
P1 b
F2

Start
P2

P1
c
Diagrams
S2
F1
P2 - Safety C
d
P1
F2
High risk

P2
e

Specification CAD Tool TC3 XCAD Interface Safety Project TwinSAFE Loader/User Safety SPS

- Preconfiguration - Plugin for automatic

of Safety Projects generation of Safety
in CAD Tool Project

- Customize TwinCAT Safety -  Deploy TwinCAT

Projects without TwinCAT Safety Projects
- Handle User Management without TwinCAT
without TwinCAT

Codesys Codesys

TwinCAT 3 and TwinCAT 2 a fully functional safety project in TwinCAT 3 to components during series production with- component during series production, without Flexible workflow support:
In the Beckhoff world, a safety application can undergo final configuration. out the use of a development environment. using a development environment. ƒ comprehensive support during
be implemented either with TwinCAT 2 or 3. Furthermore, TwinSAFE Loader enables an the engineering process
Whereas TwinCAT 2 can be used exclusively for Codesys existing system to be customized at runtime. ƒ free choice of development tool
the TwinSAFE Logic components EL6900, EL6930 As an option, the Beckhoff TwinSAFE Logic com- When using TwinSAFE Loader in the context of ƒ various deployment possibilities
and KL6904, all Logic components with the ponents can be configured using Codesys Safety. customer-specific processes, the FMEDA method for different requirements
exception of the KL6904 can be configured with for risk analysis given in the user manual must
TwinCAT 3. TwinSAFE Loader always be observed.
The TwinSAFE Loader tool offers a possibility
TC3 XCAD Interface to download a safety project entirely without TwinSAFE User
Beckhoff provides the possibility to create a the TwinCAT engineering environment. It is The TwinSAFE User tool can be used to handle
safety application directly within a CAD tool. a command line tool that can be integrated the user administration for a TwinSAFE Logic
With the help of the TC3 XCAD Interface, the into customer-specific processes. It enables, component. It enables, e.g., to configure the user
application can subsequently be converted into for example, the loading of TwinSAFE Logic administration for accessing a TwinSAFE Logic

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Simplified implementation:
the application manual

Collection of Block formation Calculation of Identification of

safety functions and output parameters safety parameters safety category

The block circuit diagram and the output The calculation of safety parameters is explained Detailed description for determining the correct
parameters used are listed for every transparently and in detail for every safety function to safety category.
safety function. enable easy adjustment to any modified usage of the
safety function.

Every safety function is described in detail including

the specific parametrisation of TwinSAFE components.

Application manual confirmed by the TÜV SÜD authority is executed Comprehensive support in conceptual
To simplify the design of safety functions, for each sample, so that the samples can either design and implementation:
Beckhoff has made the TwinSAFE application be adopted 1:1 or adapted very simply to specific ƒ continuously expanded collection
manual available for download via the company application requirements. of relevant application examples
website. The user-friendly manual contains a ƒ best-possible support to enable correct
compilation of sample applications for TwinSAFE implementation of safety applications
with a collection of widely used safety functions. ƒ simple adaptation to modified applica-
Each sample shows the interconnection of the tions through detailed documentation
hardware components and the corresponding of the safety acceptance
mapping inside the safety application itself, i.e.
the implementation with the help of pre-certified
function blocks and the parameterisation of input
and output components. For further support
the verification of the respective safety level as

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Highly modular:
the TwinSAFE product portfolio
Input, Logic and Output

EL2911 EtherCAT Terminal, 4-channel digital input,

1-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 10 A

EL1957 EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital input,

4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EP1957 EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital input,

4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EJ1957 EtherCAT plug-in module, 8-channel digital

input, 4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EK1960 TwinSAFE Compact Controller

20 safe inputs, 24 safe outputs,
optionally 4 relay outputs

AX81xx-0100 Drive with TwinSAFE option, 1 axis

AX82xx-0100 Drive with TwinSAFE option, 2 axes

Input and Logic Logic and Output

EL1918 EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC EL2912 EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 2.3 A

EP1918 EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC EJ2914 EtherCAT plug-in module, 4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EJ1914 EtherCAT plug-in module, 4-channel digital input, 24 V DC EJ2918 EtherCAT plug-in module, 8-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EJ1918 EtherCAT plug-in module, 4-channel digital input, 24 V DC KL6904 Bus Terminal, 4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

Input Dedicated Logic Output

TwinSAFE Engineering with FBD I/O

EL1904 EtherCAT Terminal, 4-channel digital input, 24 V DC EL6910 EtherCAT Terminal, TwinSAFE Logic EL2904 EtherCAT Terminal, 4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A

EK1914 EtherCAT Coupler with integrated digital standard and safety I/Os: EL6900 EtherCAT Terminal, TwinSAFE Logic EK1914 EtherCAT Coupler with integrated digital standard and safety I/Os:
2 safe inputs, 2 safe outputs, 4 standard inputs, 4 standard outputs, Imax = 0.5 A 2 safe inputs, 2 safe outputs, 4 standard inputs, 4 standard outputs, Imax = 0.5 A
EL6930 EtherCAT Terminal, TwinSAFE Logic, with PROFIsafe gateway
EP1908-0002 EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC KL2904 Bus Terminal, 4-channel digital output, 24 V DC, Imax = 0.5 A
EJ6910 EtherCAT plug-in module, TwinSAFE Logic
KL1904 Bus Terminal, 4-channel digital input, 24 V DC Motion
Engineering with Safety C
TwinSAFE SC (selection) AX5000 Digital Compact Servo Drives
TwinCAT Safety PLC software-based
EL3124-0090 EtherCAT Terminal, 4-channel analog input, 4…20 mA, differential input, 16 bit safety controller AX5801-0200 TwinSAFE drive option card, up to 40 A, STO, SS1

EL3314-0090 EtherCAT Terminal, 4-channel input, thermocouple with wire breakage detection AX5805-0000 TwinSAFE drive option card, up tos 40 A, STO, SS1, SS2, SOS, SLS, SDI

EL5021-0090 EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel SinCos encoder interface, 1 VPP AX5806-0000 TwinSAFE drive option card, up to 60 A, STO, SS1, SS2, SOS, SLS, SDI

EP3174-0092 EtherCAT Box, 4-channel analog input, ±10 V or 0/4…20 mA,

differential input, 16 bit

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