AC041S is an AS-Interface safety monitor designed for safe monitoring of safety devices connected to an AS-i network. It can monitor up to 31 safe AS-i slaves within a suitable safety architecture. The monitor is intended for applications including guard-door monitoring, light curtains, emergency stops and two-hand controls. Its two-channel PNP configuration supports integration with appropriate safety control circuits. AC041S can replace multiple conventional safety relays in suitable applications.
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AC041S monitors safety-related devices connected to an AS-i Safety at Work network. It evaluates safety information and helps bring the system to a safe state when a fault or unsafe condition is detected. The monitor can support multiple safety components within one network. This allows centralised management of distributed safety devices. It is suitable for machine-safety architectures requiring coordinated monitoring.
IFM specifies monitoring of up to 31 safe AS-i slaves. This provides a scalable approach for machines with multiple safety devices. Applications can include emergency stops, guard doors and light curtains. Centralised monitoring can reduce the need for multiple conventional safety relays. This can simplify the safety architecture and panel layout.
AC041S can be positioned at any suitable point within the AS-i network. It is suitable for production machinery, automated lines and material-handling equipment. The monitor can support safety-related control of hazardous machine functions. Its two-channel PNP configuration provides a defined interface for suitable safety control arrangements. Final safety performance depends on the complete validated system architecture.
AS-i safety monitor
2-channel PNP
Monitoring of up to 31 safe AS-i slaves
Guard-door monitoring
Light-curtain monitoring
Emergency-stop monitoring
Two-hand control applications
Distributed network installation
Replacement for multiple safety relays
AS-i Safety at Work
Industrial machine safety
Centralised safety monitoring
Emergency-stop systems
Guard-door monitoring
Light curtains
Two-hand controls
Machine guarding
Production machinery
Automated manufacturing
Conveyor systems
Safety networks
Industrial automation
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product code | AC041S |
| Product type | AS-i safety monitor |
| Designation | Safety Monitor / 2 channel PNP |
| Technology | AS-Interface Safety |
| Safety network | AS-i |
| Safe slaves | Up to 31 |
| Output configuration | 2-channel PNP |
| Safety function | Safety monitoring |
| Guard-door monitoring | Supported |
| Light-curtain monitoring | Supported |
| E-STOP monitoring | Supported |
| Two-hand control | Supported |
| Network position | Flexible |
| Installation | Industrial control system |
| Application | Machine safety |
| Safety architecture | Distributed |
| Safety relay replacement | Suitable |
| PLC/control integration | Safety-system dependent |
| Machine protection | Supported |
| Product category | Safety controller |
| Network monitoring | Yes |
| Safety device monitoring | Yes |
| Industrial use | Yes |
| Primary benefit | Centralised AS-i safety monitoring |
| Typical environment | Industrial |
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