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Pilz is a global manufacturer specializing in safety automation technology including safety relays, programmable safety systems, configurable safety controllers, automation systems, safe sensors, and industrial communication products. PLC Direct supplies Pilz safety relay modules, PLC controllers, and automation hardware supporting existing Pilz control systems across industrial applications. Our Pilz collection serves customers sourcing replacement parts, legacy components, and production hardware to maintain operational continuity in installed Pilz safety automation environments.
Why Choose Pilz: Complete Safety Automation Solutions
Pilz specializes in comprehensive safety technology, safety relays, and programmable safety systems alongside automation controllers, providing complete solutions for machine safety, process protection, and operator safeguarding. Pilz products span safety relays for emergency stop and safety gate monitoring, configurable safety controllers, automation systems with integrated safety and control functions, safe sensors, and industrial communication modules designed for achieving Performance Level (PL) e and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 compliance.
Pilz safety automation systems are commonly deployed in:
- Machine tool manufacturing and metalworking
- Packaging and food processing machinery
- Automotive production and assembly lines
- Robotics and automated manufacturing cells
- Material handling and warehouse automation
- Press and forming equipment
- Plastics processing and injection molding
- Chemical and pharmaceutical production
This broad industrial adoption reflects Pilz's integration of safety relay technology, configurable safety controllers, automation systems, and safe sensor technology designed for machine builders, OEMs, and end users requiring compliant safety solutions, reliable machine protection, and comprehensive operator safety.
Pilz Products and Solutions
Pilz organizes its safety automation portfolio around safety relays, configurable safety systems, automation controllers, I/O systems, safe sensors, and industrial communication products. The Pilz collection at PLC Direct focuses on hardware supporting installed Pilz systems for maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle continuity.
Pilz Product Families
Pilz products commonly supported include:
- PNOZ Safety Relays: Comprehensive safety relay portfolio including PNOZsigma series (narrow housing widths from 22.5 mm, standardized terminal positioning, monitoring of E-STOP/safety gates/light barriers, Type IIIA and IIIC two-hand control monitoring per EN 574), PNOZ X series (1-channel or 2-channel wiring, 2 to 8 relay contacts, 22.5-90 mm housing widths, monitoring of E-STOP/safety gates/light barriers/pressure sensitive mats), PNOZcompact series (tool-free DIN rail installation, PL e and SIL CL 3 compliance, QR code documentation access), PNOZpower series (16 A AC/DC per contact, 40 A total capacity, high current switching without external contactors), and PNOZelog series (wear-free operation, extended diagnostics)
- myPNOZ Modular Safety Relays: Customizable modular systems with myPNOZ Creator online configuration tool, solutions for 2 to 30 safe input functions, pre-assembled batch-size-one production, plug-and-play installation, input modules yi5/yi6/yi7/yi8 with various safe input configurations, output modules with time-delay and direct switching capability, web-based configuration and parameter setting
- PNOZmulti 2 Configurable Safety Controllers: Programmable safety systems with PNOZ m C0 stand-alone controller (22.5 mm width, 8 safe inputs, 4 outputs, up to 4 safety functions, PL e/SIL CL 3), PNOZ m B0 expandable base unit (20 safe inputs, 8 configurable inputs, 4 outputs, 19.2-30 V DC, expandable with up to 4 link modules), PNOZ m B1 Ethernet-enabled unit (2x RJ45 connectors, USB expandable, 0-60°C operation), PNOZmulti Configurator license-free software with graphical programming, pre-configured safety blocks, offline simulation, IEC 61131-3 support
- PNOZmulti Mini Compact Controllers: Compact safety controllers with PNOZ mm0p stand-alone unit (20 configurable safe inputs, 4 outputs PL e/SIL CL 3, 45 mm width, integrated display), PNOZ mm0p-T extended temperature model (-25°C to 60°C, condensation tolerance), PNOZ mm0.1p modular expandable (up to 4 link modules, 1 communication module, 1 fieldbus module), PNOZ mm0.2p with Multi-Link interface for system intercommunication
- PSS 4000 Automation System: Comprehensive platform with PSSuniversal PLC controllers (IEC 61131-3 languages: PAS IL, PAS STL, PAS LD, PASmulti graphical editor, up to 64 I/O modules, -40°C to +70°C extended range models, SafetyNET p real-time Ethernet), PSSuniversal multi controllers for machines and small plants, PSSuniversal I/O modules (safety and non-safety, decentralized periphery, 64 modules installable), PAS4000 software platform (unified safety and automation tool, hardware-independent project creation, IEC 61131-3 editors, comprehensive block library), PASvisu web-based visualization, SafetyNET p protocol, SecurityBridge network protection
- PSS 4000-R Rail Automation: Railway-specific systems with PSSuniversal PLC-R controllers (SIL 4-capable per CENELEC EN 50121/50126/50128/50129/50155/45545, -40°C to +70°C range, vibration and shock resistant, long-distance SafetyNET p), decentralized I/O modules, communication modules, PASvisu monitoring
- Safe Sensors and Input Devices: PSENcode absolute rotary encoders, PSENmlock and PSENslock safety locking devices, PSENmag magnetic safety switches, PSENopt safety light curtains and barriers (Type 2 and Type 4 per EN 61496-1, PMUT muting relays), emergency stop pushbuttons, safety gate switches, two-hand controls, enabling switches, pressure sensitive mats, mode selector switches
- Communication and Network Components: CANopen gateways, EtherCAT gateways, fieldbus modules, PSSnet Ethernet components, Multi-Link interfaces for PNOZmulti intercommunication
Pilz Products Available on PLC Direct
Pilz products available through PLC Direct's collection include:
- PNOZ safety relays (PNOZsigma, PNOZ X, PNOZcompact, PNOZpower, PNOZelog series), base units, contact expansion modules
- myPNOZ modular relay systems (input modules, output modules, base modules), pre-configured assemblies
- PNOZmulti 2 controllers (PNOZ m C0, PNOZ m B0, PNOZ m B0.1, PNOZ m B1 variants), expansion modules, link modules
- PNOZmulti Mini base units (PNOZ mm0p, PNOZ mm0p-T, PNOZ mm0.1p, PNOZ mm0.2p), communication modules, fieldbus adapters
- PNOZmulti Classic base units (PNOZ m1p, PNOZ m2p including press function variants), I/O expansion modules
- PSS 4000 PSSuniversal PLC controllers, PSSuniversal multi controllers, base modules, supply voltage modules
- PSS 4000 I/O modules (digital input/output, analog, safety-rated, standard modules), decentralized periphery components
- PSS 4000 communication modules, gateway units (CANopen, EtherCAT), network components
- PSS 4000-R railway automation controllers, rail-specific modules
- PSENcode rotary encoders, PSENmlock/PSENslock locking devices, PSENmag safety switches
- PSENopt safety light curtains and barriers, emergency stop devices, two-hand controls
- Programming cables, USB memory modules, chip cards for configuration storage
- Expansion modules, relay output modules, semiconductor output modules
- Accessories including terminals, connectors, terminators, mounting hardware
These products are sourced for repair, replacement, and lifecycle support of existing Pilz safety automation systems.
Lifecycle Support for Pilz Automation Systems
PLC Direct supports Pilz safety automation systems by supplying inventory-backed hardware across multiple stages of the system lifecycle. Our focus centers on helping customers maintain operational continuity within existing Pilz safety relay and control environments.
Lifecycle-focused support includes:
- Pilz safety relay inventory supporting currently deployed PNOZ series (PNOZsigma, PNOZ X, PNOZcompact) systems
- Pilz PLC controllers including PNOZmulti 2, PNOZmulti Mini, and PSS 4000 automation systems
- Components for maintaining earlier Pilz installations, including legacy PNOZmulti Classic and discontinued safety relay modules
- Select discontinued Pilz products available based on stock and sourcing capability
- I/O modules, communication interfaces, safe sensors, and expansion modules in various configurations
Additional support may include:
- Stock-backed availability to support replacement needs
- Assistance with locating difficult-to-source legacy components
- Support with part number identification and compatibility verification
- 1-year warranty coverage on supplied products
PLC Direct supplies Pilz industrial automation hardware for replacement and maintenance purposes and does not provide system design, programming, or integration services.