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Human-robot collaboration

The closer human and machine work together, the more efficient work practices become. However, safe interaction between human and robot increasingly demands new technologies and solutions. Also, the demands on safety increase, the closer human and machine get to each other.

To verify the required safety level, the entire safety function must be considered – from the sensor to the logic and beyond to the actuator. Safe human-robot collaboration (HRC) can only be guaranteed when all these factors interact in a coordinated manner.

Each robot application must be considered individually in terms of safety. Pilz provides support with a range of services tailored to the individual life phases of a robot system: From application analysis to risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 12100, through to CE marking.

Our safety solutions meet the specifications of DIN EN ISO 10218-2 and ISO/TS 15066. And to complete the range of services, we have a range of training courses on robot safety.

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Safe Automation in the packaging Industry

Efficient and economical packaging processes require a high level of automation. At the same time, the Machinery Directive is making basic demands on the functional safety of packaging machines.. In practice it’s about reconciling safety, automation and cost effectiveness. Using our safe sensors, control systems and drives, including the appropriate software for configuration, diagnostics and maintenance, offers a high potential for savings and increases in productivity.

When implementing your automation projects we support you with our industry experience and our comprehensive range of products and services in the packaging industry. Opt for complete automation solutions with totally compatible components from Pilz.

The new opportunities offered by Industrie 4.0, with its simplified operation and maintenance of packaging plants, can improve cost effectiveness. Guaranteeing safety for man and machine is a key issue in reducing the TCO – total cost of ownership (TCO). An individual safety concept for your packaging machines is critical for optimised operation; this applies whether it is a primary packaging, secondary packaging or end packaging . Initially, the field of Industrial Security – in particular the protection of sensitive data in networked plants, is playing an increasingly more important role.

One of the most important indicators for high productivity and therefore cost-effectiveness in packaging technology is overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
It determines the added value of a packaging line and can demonstrate a plant’s productivity at a glance.
Safe automation solutions are the basis for optimum overall equipment effectiveness. So not only does machinery safety provide protection against avoidable accidents, it also contributes towards an economical packaging process – because downtimes are reduced, for example.

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Gate. System. Safety.

Benefit from an economical series connection, rapid diagnostics, additional control and pushbutton elements plus an optional escape release. Are you looking for an individual safety gate solution that’s perfectly tailored to your application? Our modular safety gate system allows you the flexibility to combine individual components to suit your requirements.

Obtain information at the virtual exhibition: Safely monitoring safety gates

With our modular safety system, you can protect your employees from hazardous machine movements thanks to individual safety gate solutions. In addition to the protection of your employees from the machine, the machine should be protected from unauthorised access. You want to know how this works? This is simple: Use the modular safety system with the access permission system PITreader. This way you regulate the safe access and also the access permission of your machine, and you protect it from unauthorised access. Together with the configurable safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 you obtain a safe and economical complete solution.

Safety gate sensor PSENslock

The non-contact safety gate sensors PSENslock provide secure safety gate monitoring and a non-contact magnetic interlock (500 or 1000 N) in just one unit. With this combination of safe position monitoring and process guarding, PSENslock units are designed for universal use – up to the highest category – and are also suitable for series connection.

Safety gate sensor PSENmlock

The secure safety gate sensor PSENmlock has a holding force of 7500 N and offers safe interlocking and safe guard locking in just one product. This is possible because the guard locking has dual-channel operation. As a result the switch is particularly suitable for machines with a hazardous overrun, on which safe guard locking up to PL d or PL e is required.

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Fieldbus and Ethernet systems

The widest range of automation architectures can be implemented using the appropriate components. Components are also available to you which enable communication between the control system in the automation system PSS4000, for example. These components also regulate communication between third-party control systems that are connected to various fieldbus systems.

With fieldbus and Ethernet system you increase the efficiency in extending plants with distributed control logic. You can clearly structure the systems or connect several networks to each other.

When humans, machines and industrial processes are intelligently networked, they are also more vulnerable. But how do you protect your control systems from manipulation? With SecurityBridge we offer the optimum solution to do this!
SecurityBridge protects the configurable control system PNOZmulti and the automation system PSS 4000 from manipulation by unauthorised access. That way you don’t even give espionage and manipulation a chance, but guarantee the safety of your staff and the availability of your machines!

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Motion Control Solutions

Flexible to use, quick to commission

Benefit from short commissioning times – thanks to programming with Soft PLC in accordance with IEC 61131. The PMCprimo Master and Slave also support a number of communication interfaces such as Modbus TCP, CAN or PROFIBUS DP-S, for example. Enjoy the flexibility of the motion control system for a wide range of application areas

 

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PLC controllers

With the PLC controllers we offer control systems that enable you to control both automation and safety functions within a project. Our PLC control systems are modular, i.e. you can put them together to suit your requirement. To do this, various head modules (with the main processor) and numerous I/O modules for safety and automation functions are available. You can simply adapt the system structure to suit your requirements. You can add or exchange the modules at will.

The PLC controllers PSSuniversal are a part of the automation system PSS 4000, and they are available for simple and sophisticated automation projects.

I/O module

For your automation project there is a large selection of I/O modules for safety-related, non-safety-related, digital and analogue signal processing. When individual changes are made to the system at a later date, simply add new modules or exchange existing ones. That gives you extreme flexibility.

PLC controllers with protection type IP67

The PSS67 PLC is the first safe and compact PLC controller with protection type IP67 for cabinet-free automation. It can be fully integrated into the automaton system PSS 4000 and it can be used for both safety and automation functions.

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Pilz control systemsfor-safety and automation

A solution for your automation task – cost-effective, reliable, safe and from one source. Pilz controllers allow you to implement safety and automation applications of any size easily and flexibly: machines with an elementary function range, machines with multiple axes, interlinked plant and machinery. Why not use controllers from Pilz! High availability and productivity, as well as maximum safety, are guaranteed for your plant and machinery. http://www.pilz.com