EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON – PILZ

According to the Machinery Directive, factories and machines must be equipped with emergency stop devices to prevent or minimize hazards in emergency situations. The PITestop emergency stop button helps to shut down the system in the event of a dangerous situation.

Features of the Emergency Stop Button

• In hazardous situations, emergency stop control devices are manually operated, triggering a signal to halt potentially dangerous movements. With the PITestop and PITestop active emergency stop buttons, Pilz offers a comprehensive range of control devices for various application scenarios.
• Different standards and regulations must be followed when using an emergency stop buttons. Besides the performance level and safety level of the device, compliance with several IEC and ISO standards is also crucial.
• The standards EN IEC 60947-5-1, EN IEC 60947-5-5, EN ISO 13850, and IEC 60204 must be adhered to.
• The PITestop command button can be used for applications up to SIL CL3 of EN IEC 62061 and PL e of EN ISO 13849-1, and it also meets UL and CE requirements.

Advantages of the Emergency Stop Button

Pilz offers contact blocks with a monitoring function. The “Self-monitoring” function utilizes a serially connected N/O contact that opens the circuit in case of a fault. This additional feature provides a quick and safe solution for control cabinet applications without incurring extra costs.

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