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Machine Safety Solutions
Flexible solutions for Creating more compliant
stringent needs working environments
You know you need a machine safety solution that Guiding the evolution of machine safety is a growing
enhances productivity and encourages personnel list of regional, federal and international standards
to follow safety protocol. But you don’t know and regulations. Schneider Electric is dedicated to
what safety-related codes and standards apply to monitoring this changing landscape and adapting our
your machine, or how to develop a cost-effective, products to meet your current and future workplace
flexible solution that will meet your needs today and needs. That is why we continually test our products
tomorrow. Welcome to Schneider Electric. to ensure they meet all applicable UL and CSA
standards and specifications established by the
At Schneider Electric, we understand that you’re European Machinery Directive, such as SIL 3 of IEC
not an expert in machine safety. Trying to stay on 61508, category 4 per EN 954-1 and performance
top of ever-changing standards, and all of the level “e” per EN ISO 13849-1. This commitment to
standards organizations, is overwhelming when safety enables you to confidently select safety and
it’s not your core job. And if you don’t know what related products from Schneider Electric, regardless
standards apply to your machine, how can you of where your solutions are built, shipped or utilized
choose the right safety equipment? in the world.
Schneider Electric’s full depth and breadth of
machine safety products, including the peripheral
products required to develop a complete machine
safety solution, combined with our expertise in
codes and standards, is unrivaled in the industry.
While some companies may offer an extensive,
specialized line of machine safety products in one
category, Schneider Electric’s expansive offering of
both machine safety and non-safety related products
means we can provide you with many options
for a complete solution – all with a single point of
service. We are your complete automation and
safety chain provider.
Unlike other companies that may propose a single
solution centered on one of their specialized
products, at Schneider Electric we don’t have an
agenda to push any one particular item. Since we
carry a complete and expansive line of machine
safety products, we can develop multiple solutions
and work with you to find the one that best fits
your needs.
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A global
solutions provider
At Schneider Electric, our overwhelming global reach means
you can rest assured that the products and support you need
for a safety solution are available in the U.S., China, Europe or
anywhere else in the world. With operations in 102 countries
and a distributor network of 13,000, we’re ready to assist you,
anywhere, at any time.
We can provide you with many options for a complete solution – all with a
single point of service. We don’t have an agenda to push any one particular
item. Since we carry a complete and expansive line of machine safety
products, we can develop multiple solutions and work with you to find the one
that best fits your needs.
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Machine Safety
Solutions in
Packaging Food and beverage
A packaging line is a common application in many In almost every food application, the process starts
industrial facilities. Whether you’re shrink wrapping, with cutting, slicing or dicing a raw material with
folding or sealing, packaging lines employ multiple knives or blades. Typically, gates and guards are
devices that manipulate the products and often are placed between the hazard (food preparation) and
difficult to stop quickly. Any interaction by personnel personnel to keep them out of the hazardous areas.
with these components can be extremely hazardous. In addition, the applications most often require the
Common safety products for packaging operations equipment to be washed down and sanitized after a
include light curtains, gates and guards with locking day of production. One of the best solutions is a non-
or non-locking safety interlocks, and safety relays or contact safety interlock switch since it is designed for
controllers to provide the logic for the entire system. washdown areas and is fully encapsulated. Unlike a
standard safety interlock with an actuating key which
can trap food particles and contaminants, the non-
contact safety interlock has a smooth exterior that
won’t trap food particles. These devices generally
require a logic component, such as a safety relay or
Automotive/machine tool controller to monitor outputs and either shut down
or run the machine, depending on the status of the
Metal stamping and machining are two of the most safety interlocks.
common applications in automotive and machine
tool settings. An operator who is stamping a piece
of metal must have a clear view of the process and
easy access to the press to load and unload parts.
An ideal solution for this situation is a light curtain,
which won’t obstruct the press or limit visibility.
Gates, guards and safety interlocks at other areas Material handling
of the press where quick access and high visibility
to the process is not an issue, also are common. Material handling applications come in many different
The light curtains, safety interlocks and emergency shapes and sizes, but some of the most common
stops generally are wired to safety relays or safety are warehouses and distribution centers, many with
controllers to coordinate all of the safety-related miles of conveyor lines. Operators must be able
functions on the press. to shut the lines down independently of the others
whenever an issue arises. Providing this emergency
In machining applications, a multiple carbide-tipped
stop functionality can become very expensive if
grinding wheel is used to smooth metal surfaces.
individual emergency stop stations are installed along
Other tools are used to drill or tap holes. Most
the various conveyors. A better solution is to install a
often, these machining tools have inertia that cannot
cable pull switch that runs down the length of each of
be stopped as soon as power is removed from them,
the individual conveyors. The cable pull switches can
making any access to these components prior to
be wired in series or independently into safety relays or
them coming to a complete stop hazardous for
a safety controller to provide the correct sequencing.
the personnel involved. Gates and guards with
locking safety interlocks are an ideal choice for
protecting workers from machining tools. Typically,
a safety relay or controller will be used to provide
logic to the system.
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Your Single Source for Safety Sol
Schneider Electric’s Preventa™ Family
Schneider Electric’s Preventa family of machine safety solutions offers the most
complete line of safety and related products for enhancing machine performance
and minimizing personnel risk. From standalone safety monitoring to integrated
safety controls, our comprehensive solutions enable you to provide the flexibility
to select the appropriate type of safety components to match your specific
industry or application needs.
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lutions:
Preventa XPS Safety Relays
The XPS family of safety relays gives users increased functionality and flexibility when designing equipment to
meet safety requirements in the U.S., for the European Machinery Safety Directive and IEC safety requirements.
Preventa XPS safety relays are compact modules designed to monitor applications to allow machine operation
only when all safety controls are functioning properly and aren’t reporting hazardous conditions. These relays
provide solid-state outputs for use with diagnostics, troubleshooting and correct system operation, as well as
front panel LEDs for monitoring the current status. Additionally, most XPS safety relays are available in a variety
of monitoring configurations, including removable terminals, dual voltage operation, monitored start and single-
or dual-channel operation.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Industrial markets
• Complex and special machines • Manufacturing
• Crane and hoist • Material handling
• Food and beverage • Simple machine control
Preventa XPSMC Safety Controller
Designed to monitor multiple safety functions within an application simultaneously, a single Preventa XPSMC
controller is capable of replacing up to 20 safety relays on a control panel. A simple “drag and drop” interface
allows users to quickly and easily configure the safety functions onto the desired outputs. With an extensive
library of certified safety functions, the XPSMC unit is an ideal solution for safety applications requiring
conformity to SIL 3 of IEC 61508, category 4 per EN 954-1 and performance level “e” per EN ISO 13849-1.
In addition, extensive diagnostics and communications via various fieldbuses simplify commissioning and
troubleshooting. The controller also comes with more than 30 certified safety functions preprogrammed in the
XPSMCWIN configuration software library, including:
• Emergency stop monitoring, with or without time delay, one or two channel wiring
• Two-hand control (type III-C conforming to EN 574-1/ISO 13851)
• Light curtain monitoring, solid-state and relay output types
• Dynamic monitoring of hydraulic valves on linear and eccentric presses
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Manufacturing
• Complex and special machines • Material handling
• Crane and hoist • Packaging
• Food and beverage • Simple machine control
• Industrial markets
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Schneider Electric’s Preventa Family (continued)
Preventa XPSMF Safety PLC
The Preventa XPSMF safety PLC is a programmable safety system that users can interface to the
safety-related components within a control system for machinery and equipment. It is an ideal solution for
applications requiring multiple and simultaneous safety functions or complicated safety solutions. The XPSMF
safety PLC also allows users to develop their own programs and scale the system to meet their desired level
of system complexity.
The XPSMF range is designed to meet SIL 3 of IEC 61508, category 4 per EN 954-1 and performance level
“e” per EN ISO 13849-1. The XPSMF safety PLC also allows communication for both safety and non-safety
information using Safe Ethernet, the fastest safety-related communications network available.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Manufacturing
• Complex and special machines • Material handling
• Crane and hoist • Process control
• Food and beverage
AS-i Interface
The AS-i Interface Safety at Work solution is a cabling and monitoring system that dramatically simplifies
the development of safety systems. Consisting of a single communications bus (a flat yellow cable),
the AS-i Interface system connects safety monitors and safety interfaces across your network using
displacement connectors and simple-to-use “drag and drop” software to configure the safety functions
onto the desired outputs.
Capable of managing safety functions up to SIL 3 of IEC 61508, category 4 per EN 954-1 and performance
level “e” per EN ISO 13849-1, the AS-i Interface Safety at Work system meets the needs of the most common
safety monitoring applications.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Industrial markets
• Complex and special machines • Manufacturing
• Control and monitoring • Material handling
• Discrete manufacturing • Simple machine control
• Food and beverage
Safety Interlock Switches
The Preventa XCS safety interlock switches are designed to protect personnel by verifying that doors, gates
and guards are closed before a process can start up. It minimizes potential accidents by removing the
actuating key from the switch and sending a stop signal to the safety circuit when the guard or gate is open.
Simple to install and configure, XCS safety interlocks feature metal or plastic bodies and can be used with an
assortment of actuating keys to make the switch suitable for a variety of safety applications that are compliant
with both domestic and international standards.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Packaging
• Complex and special machines • Industrial markets
• Crane and hoist • Infrastructure
• Food and beverage • Manufacturing
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Schneider Electric’s Preventa Family (continued)
Non-contact Safety Interlock Switches
Preventa XCSDM non-contact safety interlock switches perform the same functions as standard mechanical
safety interlock switches, but are designed to be used where no contact is desired between the switch and its
actuating key. Suitable for all safety circuits, these tamper-resistant non-contact safety interlocks tolerate door
or guard misalignment and place no inherent operating forces on gates or doors. They also feature multiple
mounting options for maximum flexibility. Small and sealed, these devices are ideal for confined spaces or
washdown applications.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Packaging
• Crane and hoist • Manufacturing
• Food and beverage • Material handling
• Industrial markets • Simple machine control
Safety Limit Switches
Preventa XCS safety limit switches are designed to protect personnel in machine guarding applications where
physical contact with the guard is required. Featuring positive opening contact operation and tamper resistant
mounting, Preventa safety limit switches interrupt machine or control processes when the switch’s plunger or
lever is deflected by the sliding action of the guard or other moving object. These switches are available in two
styles: miniature or compact with either plastic or metal bodies.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Packaging
• Complex and special machines • Manufacturing
• Food and beverage • Material handling
• Industrial markets
Light Curtains
Preventa XUSL light curtains provide point of operation protection around industrial machinery or perimeter
guarding of large areas without the need for traditional gates or guards. It’s the ideal solution for safeguarding
larger areas without impeding visibility or easy access to the machine or process. XUSLB and XUSLD light
curtains feature either 14 mm or 30 mm Minimum Object Sensitivity (MOS) with a slim and rugged design that
creates a small mounting footprint suitable for spatially challenged locations. Fixed and floating blanking is
standard on the XUSLD as well. XUSLP light curtains feature long-range body detection for perimeter guarding
around hazardous areas or work cells, with multiple or individual beam versions and configurations.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Packaging
• Complex and special machines • Manufacturing
• Food and beverage • Material handling
• Industrial markets • Simple machine control
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Cable Pull Switches
The Preventa XY2 cable pull switches enable an emergency stop to be signaled at any point along a cable up
to 165 ft. in length. Simple to operate and install, these cost-effective cable pull switches provide quick access
to shut off equipment across wide areas. Available in two configurations, XY2 switches can provide emergency
stop operation — where switch actuation locks the contacts in the open position and requires manual reset —
or normal stop operation, for momentary, non-emergency system stoppage. All switches meet all the
requirements of ISO 13850, relating to emergency stop devices, and meet United States standards as well.
Applications:
• Automotive and machine tool • Industrial markets
• Complex and special machines • Manufacturing
• Crane and hoist • Material handling
• Food and beverage • Simple machine control
• HVAC
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Talk to someone you can trust
Schneider Electric’s expansive family of machine safety products, combined with our expertise in codes and
standards, is unrivaled in the industry. Our dedication to continuously monitoring ever-changing safety standards
and adapting our products to ensure complete compliance allows us to offer the maximum flexibility and
performance to:
• Meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including packaging, food and beverage, automotive and
machine tool, material handling, and more
• Improve your machine performance and minimize the safety risks for your employees
• Reduce energy costs and save time and money on installation
We also work with you to deliver the benefits of a global service and support organization to further increase
the value of working with Schneider Electric. Our product specialists, industry experts, distributors, partners
and the countless other members of the Schneider Electric family are dedicated to helping you comply with
all the safety regulations and selecting the best solutions for your business. Contact your sales representative
today to learn how Schneider Electric’s safety products can solve your unique challenges and help you achieve
a competitive edge. Also, visit www.schneider-electric.us.
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