The PSRmodular XC (eXtended Conditions) configurable safety modules (photo) enables functional safety requirements to be reliably implemented, even under extreme ambient conditions. The new modules have an extended temperature range of up to 70°C. They are equipped with a coated printed circuit board for use in atmospheres containing harmful gases. Due to their extended approval, the PSRmodular XC modules can also be used in maritime applications. Further approvals for use in explosive atmospheres and for use in heat-treatment machinery are in preparation. The portfolio has also been extended to include a new base module with integrated network interface. This means that all important protocols can be used without an additional gateway. Two built-in RJ45 ports enable remote maintenance via remote access. — Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany
Configurable safety modules for extreme ambient conditions
| By Mary Page Bailey and Gerald Ondrey