Versatile and expandable safety system

Developed by Pilz, PNOZmulti 2 is an open and configurable control system that can be flexibly used in all sectors, no matter what the master operational control system.

The new version of the base unit version PNOZ m B1 offers a number of exciting new features, enabling, for example, to place up to 12 safety expansion modules on the right, plus an additional standard PNOZ m ES 14DO output module. As for safety expansion modules, these can be of various types: digital with secure input and output (PNOZ m EF 16 DI, PNOZ m 8DI4DO and PNOZ m 4DI4DOR) or safe motion monitoring modules (PNOZ m EF 1MM or PNOZ m EF 2MM). With the latest hardware version, the safety mats of various brands can be controlled with maximum safety: up to PL “d” in compliance with EN ISO 13849-1 or, depending on the application, up to PL “e” and SIL CL 3.
Furthermore, using the integrated Ethernet port it is now possible to communicate in Modbus TCP with other devices, in addition to using PVIS diagnostics with OPC server UA communication.

Advantages at a glance. In addition to the possibility of managing projects of larger dimensions (up to 1,024 connections with PNOZ m B1, starting with the new version 10 of PNOZmuti Configurator), the system makes diagnostic options more user-friendly and accessible, thanks to an illuminated display.
Machine stops are minimized, guaranteeing high plant availability thanks to integrated Ethernet interfaces and connectivity with all major fieldbus systems through dedicated modules.
The possibility of saving different projects on a USB drive makes using the system even more flexible. Finally, the use of PNOZmulti 2 configurable safety systems, which now represent the international standard for all machine types, makes for a dependable choice.