Configurable Control Systems PNOZmulti 2 for PROFINET and Ethernet/IP

Pilz

January 25, 2018

The configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 for safety and automation from Pilz, a world leader in Automation Safety, has two new communication modules for connection to Ethernet-based systems. With these, the base unit can now be expanded on the left-hand side and can easily be connected to PROFINET or Ethernet/IP networks.

As an open, configurable control system, PNOZmulti 2 can be used flexibly across industry, independently of the higher-level operational control system.

More info at www.pilz.ca

 

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