Pilz PITgatebox pushbutton unit

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Safeguarding using safety gates is essential where palletisers and robots encounter humans during packaging. With the pushbutton unit PITgatebox, users can easily control safety gate switches and systems with flexibility. The robust control unit with various combinations of pushbuttons, key switches and E-STOP pushbuttons gives users for their individual application.

Another added safety factor is the integration of PITreader which enables user authentication. User permissions are checked via RFID key before the gates are operated. This ensures that the right group of people has access to the plant, based on qualifications and the tasks of the relevant personnel.

With PITreader, commands such as activate, stop or reset machine can be controlled based on successful authentication. As a result, packaging machines are provided with protection against misuse or even manipulation. The control unit can be installed quickly and easily on standard profile systems thanks to the slimline design.

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