Safely connecting

Molex, LLC has introduced the Brad HarshIO Ethernet modules to provide a reliable solution for connecting industrial safety controllers to sensors and actuators in harsh duty environments.

Machine mountable in an IP67 rated housing, Brad HarshIO modules are suitable for industrial applications where liquids, dust or vibration may be present, and have been tested to withstand shock, high-vibration and high temperatures.

The modules are designed for safety applications, up SIL3 (Safety Integrity Level 3), Cat4/Ple, where communication over EtherNet/IP is needed to exchange safety and standard control data and diagnostics information over a single Ethernet network.

The compact modules offer 12 safe inputs and 4 safe outputs, supporting connection of single and dual channel safety devices – suitable for automotive applications running robots in cells. The digital inputs and outputs can connect to both standard and safety rated sensors and uses test pulses for connected standard outputs to perform diagnostics on panel lamps, buzzers and standard actuators.

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