Emerson PACSafe configurable safety controller

Emerson’s PACSafe configurable safety controller is designed for integrated Category 4, Performance Level e, SIL3 machine safety applications in the packaging, food and beverage, life sciences and manufacturing industries. It features a safe state reaction time of 15 ms.

The PACSafe solutions are designed to scale from small to complex machines, with the intuitive graphical-based software, complete with an extensive library of TÜV-certified SIL3 function blocks. This can enable quick integration of e-stops, pull wire, interlock gates, optical sensors, two-hand controls, safety mats and other safety devices. Available as standalone free software or integrated into the Emerson Machine Edition Automation platform, the software comes with simulation tools, online monitoring and live diagnostics capabilities to provide quick system transparency.

The DIN rail expandable design allows up to 200 safety and non-safety I/O, with OSSD, dual relay safety outputs and configurable pin I/O configuration. Users can choose from six different expansion models for a scalable solution. The LCD built-in display and diagnostics enable users to actively monitor system status to assist in troubleshooting and commissioning.

The controllers come with built-in Ethernet with support for Profinet and Modbus/TCP protocols. With seamless safety control integration into Emerson’s industrial controls range or VersaMax architectures, the PACSafe solution helps reduce safety control development and commissioning costs in new designs or with an existing PACSystem.