Modular safety

Developed by Schneider Electric, Preventa XPS MCM is the configurable modular safety module for complete protection of machines and operators from accidents that may be caused by moving parts. It can monitor several safety functions simultaneously, such as emergency stop, control of access to dangerous areas, the speed monitoring of dangerous movements.

Designed to be simple and flexible, it enables the design-engineer to obtain the desired specifications, while reducing the number of components to be used and consequently also the overall dimensions and the need for wiring. Software and hardware with intuitive layout also optimize the configuration operations of the safety system. The Preventa module can be connected anywhere, with a wide choice of bus communication modules. It is a flexible and scalable solution that enables the standardization of safety monitoring devices for stand-alone machines or lines formed by simple and complex machines. Moreover, to facilitate maintenance, the system can have a removable memory card to be used to transfer the program to a new module, or to allow a modification to the software configuration. The Preventa solutions are part of the Next Generation of MachineStruxure, the Schneider Electric machine automation platform Schneider Electric.