Flexi Net

Powerful safety controller for stationary and mobile applications

Your Benefits

  • Scalable and future-proof for stationary and mobile requirements
  • Individual safety solutions thanks to versatile configuration options in the Safety Designer
  • Simple sensor integration and control networking thanks to safe communication along the production line
  • Cost-efficient, safe movement monitoring
  • Reduced safety distances thanks to short response times
  • Seamless integration into standard machine controllers for comprehensive diagnostics
  • Fast configuration transfer and commissioning
  • Reduced wiring and number of inputs thanks to safe series connection

Overview

Powerful safety controller for stationary and mobile applications

Flexi Net is the powerful safety controller up to PL e for modern machines and networked plants. The scalable control architecture enables CPU expansion by up to twelve modules, such as Flexi IOs and gateways, as well as the networking of several machines in a production line. Flexi Net provides the ability to configure up to 512 function blocks in the logic, especially for complex applications. TÜV-certified modules make engineering much easier. Cycle times of just 4 ms underscore the performance of Flexi Net. Sensors can be flexibly integrated into the safety controller – also via EFI pro and Flexi Loop. Safe Motion via integrated HTL inputs and application-specific function blocks also meets the requirements of mobile robots.

At a glance
  • Main module can be expanded with twelve Flexi I/O modules
  • Powerful logic with up to 512 function blocks
  • Safe communication via EFI-pro
  • Safe Motion via HTL interface and CAN Listen
  • Response time (Fast shut off): 4.5 ms
  • Supports common fieldbuses
  • Compatible with Safety Configuration Deployment and Flexi Loop

Applications

Technical overview

 
    Technical data overview
    Safety levelPL e, SIL 3
    Configuration method

    Safety Designer configuration software

    Configuration via USB

    Configuration via Ethernet TCP/IP

    SmartPlug saves configuration data

    Configuration via main module (USB, Ethernet TCP/IP)

    Configuration via TFT display

    Via software (Safety Designer)

    System construction

    Modular

    1 main module

    Up to 12 expansion modules (including a maximum of 4 gateways, 2 of which are secure gateways)

    The gateway and IO extension modules can be arranged arbitrarily.

    0 ... 12 expansion modules (excluding maximum 1 gateway)

    Fieldbus, industrial networkModbus®, EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™, EtherNet/IP™, Ethernet, CANopen, EtherCAT®, PROFINET
    Safe series connection with Flexi LoopFlexi Loop
All technical data can be found accompanying the individual product