The Pilz PNOZsigma S1 is a single-channel safety relay designed for monitoring emergency stop switches, safety gates, light barriers, and similar safety devices. It’s commonly used in machinery and automation applications where safety is paramount. The relay ensures that machinery or processes stop immediately when a safety breach is detected, preventing accidents and protecting personnel and equipment.
It monitors one safety input channel, making it suitable for applications with a single safety function. Often, these relays are designed to be space-saving and can be mounted directly onto a DIN rail in the control panel.LEDs provide visual feedback on the status of the safety circuit, indicating whether it’s safe to operate machinery or if there’s a fault.
Some models may offer manual reset functionality, allowing operators to reset the safety relay after the safety breach has been resolved. Contacts are designed to ensure that they cannot weld or stick together, which is crucial for safety applications. the Pilz PNOZsigma S1 is part of a range of safety relays offered by Pilz, a company specializing in safety automation. It helps ensure compliance with safety standards such as EN ISO 13849 and EN 62061, providing reliable safety solutions for industrial environments. http://www.pilz.com