| | | |

IO-Link Safety Integrated in a Production Line | Pilz

July 15, 2024

Do you use a large number of safety sensors in your plant? Then IO-Link Safety from Pilz is the solution for you! Take a look at the video and get a first impression of IO-Link Safety. The animation illustrates how IO-Link Safety can be integrated into an automation plant.

IO-Link Safety for flexible automation

IO-Link Safety is the extension of the IO-Link technology. It is a fieldbus and manufacturer independent communication solution for functional safety. IO-Link Safety enables safe, seamless communication from the controller to the safety-related sensors. It integrates sensors, actuators, and mechatronics into any existing fieldbus, information technology, or automation system. Simple field integration with rapid wiring and data diagnostic options offers huge potential to implement automation – flexibly and productively.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Safe and standardized point-to-point communication
  • Standardized worldwide in IEC 61139-2
  • Highest safety up to PL e / SIL 3 according to EN ISO 13849-1 / IEC 61508/62061

IO-Link Safety: a complete system, integrated in an automation plant

The animation shows a complete IO-Link Safety System integrated in an interlinked automation plant with integrated robotics. The access protection is realized with safety light curtains PSENopt II Advanced IOLS and the safeguarding of safety gates is done with a pushbutton unit PITgatebox IOLS and the safety locking device PSENmlock. All integrated via IO-Link Safety and the decentral Pilz IO-Link Safety master PDP67 PN 8FDIO 4IOLS. Besides the PITgatebox IOLS can be used as a IO-Link Safety hub for the safety locking device PSENmlock.

The IO-Link Safety technology enables the easy and fast installation of the safety sensors. The intelligent IO-Link devices offer extended diagnostic functions. With this new, predictive repair and maintenance concepts are possible.

Do you need customised advice on IO-Link Safety? Contact their experts now: www.pilz.com/io-link-safety

More Information

Further information about the Pilz IO-Link Safety system: IO-Link Safety

Related Story

Holistic, Safe System Solution from Pilz for IO-Link Safety, Comprising Master, Field Devices and Accessories – Safe Connectivity at Field Level
IO-Link Safety Integrated in a Production Line | Pilz

For the first time, a complete IO-Link Safety System is available for safe communication at field level: The system solution from Pilz comprises Master, as well as field devices and compatible accessories. Among the first devices in the Pilz portfolio to be equipped with IO-Link Safety functionality are the safety light curtains PSENopt II advanced IOLS, the control unit PITgatebox IOLS and the IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS. The complete package from the expert in safe automation makes it easier to integrate IO-Link Safety technology into plant and machinery.

Related Articles

Latest Articles

  • What Is Regenerative Braking?

    December 9, 2025 Regenerative braking is a system that converts kinetic energy – normally lost as heat during braking – into electrical energy that can be stored or reused. Instead of using friction brakes to dissipate energy, the motor functions as a generator during deceleration, reversing the flow of current. The rotational energy from the… Read More…

  • Cyber Resilience Act: Insights from Pilz

    December 4, 2025 The Cyber Resilience Act brings with it a host of new requirements. Which requirements will apply in future? From 11 December 2027, only products that comply with the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) may be placed on the market within the European Union. The CRA contains requirements for the cybersecurity of… Read More…

Featured Article

Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations.

That’s why Omron is thrilled to announce the launch of their game-changing MD Series of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Read more

Products

  • Schneider Electric Debuts One Digital Grid Platform to Help Utilities Modernize and Address Energy Costs

    December 12, 2025 Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced the availability of its One Digital Grid Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence AI-enabled software platform designed to help utilities modernize faster, strengthen grid resilience and reduce energy costs. The platform was launched simultaneously in Spain at Enlit Europe, attended by more than 15,000 professionals from… Read More…

  • A One-Stop Shop: Pilz Machine Acceptance Service

    December 10, 2025 Design Risk Assessment, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test Key phases of the design, manufacture and supply of plant and machinery are based on different legal and normative requirements. For this reason, it is important that all legal requirements are met at these points, before the plant/machinery is transferred to the next phase. The legal provisions vary from country… Read More…