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B&R shows how to break free from hard-wired safety

B&R has added a new series of safe digital mixed modules to its X20 SafeIO family with the intention of breaking down the barriers to entry for programmable safety technology.

17/05/2015 11:16:06

Even in the smallest applications, integrated safety technology is now no more expensive than a conventional relay. Safety systems at the smallest scale can now be implemented with a single X20 SafeIO module.

B&R's programmable safety technology is based on semiconductor components that are not subject to wear like conventional electromechanical relays, which have to be replaced periodically to maintain the functionality of the safety application.

Semiconductor-based safety technology is also considerably faster than relay-based systems.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.