Control unit PITgatebox from Pilz now with IO-Link Safety connection - Greater efficiency and safety for safety gate systems

Automation expert Pilz is now expanding its IO-Link Safety System with the control unit PITgatebox IOLS. This means that plant and machinery can be controlled not only safely, but with greater ease and efficiency. PITgatebox IOLS transmits diagnostic data such as gate status and operating state of the safety gate systems directly to the plant controller in real-time, via IO-Link Safety Master. Users benefit from reduced maintenance and operating costs, as well as more efficient safety gate systems.

Pilz is continuously expanding its IO-Link Safety portfolio: in addition to the first certified IO-Link Safety Master PDP67, the control unit PITgatebox IOLS has now been added to Pilz's IO-Link Safety System. This means that users of IO-Link technology can also implement safety tasks efficiently. As an open, standardised communication protocol, IO-Link Safety makes it easier to both commission and maintain plants. Intelligent diagnostic functions also enable early, centralised fault detection. This leads to higher availability and reduced downtimes. 

All-inclusive protection for gates
Users can operate the PITgatebox IOLS as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with other safety switches, with and without guard locking. Thanks to IO-Link Safety, the configuration work needed for such applications is standardised and significantly reduced. What's more, the point-to-point connection simplifies wiring. With the option to connect Pilz safety switches such as PSENmlock, PSENslock 2 and PSENcode, plant operators have a one-stop modular safety gate solution tailored to their individual needs. 
The control unit PITgatebox IOLS combines pushbuttons, key switches and E-STOP pushbuttons and is also individually configurable. As a result, implementation of safety gate systems is not only safe and efficient, but also flexible.

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