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EXTRA ‘FOCUS’ CONTROL PRODUCTS

Mitsubishi Electric offers new iQ-F

extension modules for integrated safety

s automated systems are becoming
more extensive, they require
corresponding safety controllers to
Amaintain operations. Mitsubishi
Electric’s latest iQ-F safety extension modules
bring reliability to the next level. These compact,
fully integrated units streamline installation and
configuration while improving data visualisation
and integrity.
At the heart of Smart Manufacturing are
data-driven operations, where machines produce
key information that is shared across the
enterprise to maximise efficiency and need to load or develop any sequence resulting
productivity. This also applies to safety in shortened commissioning times.
applications, where users can leverage unique In addition, the safety modules are quickly
actionable insight into diagnostics, machine connected to the PLC via a bus cable, without
condition monitoring and troubleshooting. the need for specific communications modules.
The newly launched FX5-SF-MU4T5 main This means that businesses can reduce their
module and FX5-SF-8DIA input expansion module wiring and equipment footprint. The direct
facilitate the introduction of smart safety operations transfer of safety information to the main CPU is
on the factory floor. When implementing these also enabled by the connection, which can then
innovative products, businesses can increase safety conduct advanced diagnostics.
system performance, drive control and user-centric Thanks to built-in web server functions, the
support by simplifying configuration and set up system data can be displayed on any device via
while optimising connectivity and data transfer. a web browser. Enhanced visualisation can be
These solutions enhance the capabilities of readily achieved with an HMI. Where possible,
MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC CPUs for the solution can help businesses achieve system
applications that require compliance with Category validation for cGMP compliance. Users can take
4, PLe or SIL3 international safety standards. advantage of these options to monitor the status
Mitsubishi Electric’s FX5 safety extension of both standard and safety control systems
modules are easy to set up as they do not require simultaneously. Ultimately, businesses can
any programming. More precisely, they feature a benefit from greater visibility over their processes
rotary switch that allows users to select from and safety control.
nine types of built-in safety logic, removing the gb3a.mitsubishielectric.com

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