Expandable safety relay from Mechan Controls
The latest in innovation from Mechan Controls is the EM-Series expandable safety relay, designed to eliminate fault masking according to EN ISO 14119 safety standard, without the need for programming.
Using the extender module (ESM and GSM) the system can monitor up to 20 dual channel inputs ranging from emergency stops, mechanical interlocks, non-contact safety switches, grab-wires, OSSD safety devices and light curtains.
The master control unit (EM1) and extender modules (ESM/GSM) comes with indication for both N/C inputs that displays individual device status. Each module has a volt free indication output that can be connected to an HMI, PLC or even external LED display making integration into your existing panel seamless.
Other features include a reset fault indication LED on the master control unit, individual fault LEDs per module and a resettable fuse.
This product meets all the requirements of CAT4, SIL3, PL-e as approved by TUV and cULus. Mechan recommends using its user-friendly safety relay when fault masking is an issue. The product is ready to use right out of the box. In summary, the features include:
- Expandable safety relay approved to CAT 4, SIL3 and PL-e
- Monitors up to 20 dual channels and OSSD safety devices
- Input status indication for each connected device
- Reset circuit indication – automatic or manual
- Eliminate fault masking – as per EN ISO 14119 safety standard
- No programming required – ready to use out of the box
- Fast delivery times
- Designed and manufactured in the UK by Mechan Controls
Mechan Controls has designed and manufactured machine guard safety products since 1972, and is a leader in the field of machine safety in the most relevant markets, including food manufacturing, aggregates, pharmaceuticals and the dairy industries. Ongoing innovations, high quality and fast response to the customer needs are the main reasons for the company’s success.
With a worldwide network of sales, service and support, Mechan Controls is a market leader for interlocks and machine guard safety. Mechan Controls develops intuitive machine guard safety products and strives to stay ahead of the curve to bring ground-breaking solutions to the safety market. That is why today Mechan Controls is already looking at tomorrow and beyond.
