Pilz: myPNOZ New Modules & Expanded Features
March 20, 2025
Discover the New Possibilities with Pilz’s myPNOZ Expanded Functions
Pilz has now systematically expanded the functions of the modular safety relays myPNOZ with additional features offering significantly more application options and even greater flexibility. The focus is always on individual creation in the proven online tool myPNOZ Creator, as well as simple commissioning and operation of myPNOZ. The modular safety relay myPNOZ is produced individually in batch size 1, tailor-made to your requirements. Easy to handle, flexible to use and with clever features, it provides reliable monitoring of your safety functions.
New Features & Functions
1. More Safe Inputs in One Module
The input module yi5 (PNOZ yi5 8DI variable) has four safe inputs, so that fewer modules are required for the same number of safety functions which saves costs and space in the control cabinet. As a result, applications with up to 30 safe 2-channel input functions per myPNOZ system are now possible.
2. Group OR with Safe Input Functions
A “Group OR” can be implemented with the input module yi6 (PNOZ yi6 4DI bypass) which allows several linked safe input functions to be used as alternatives. For example, if the application requires that grouped safe input functions in automatic mode can be overridden by another safe input function in manual mode.
3. Monitoring & Control of Gate Locking Devices
Safeguard locking on gate systems can be controlled and monitored with the input module yi7 (PNOZ yi7 lock). It is ideal for safety gate monitoring with the safety locking devices PSENmlock and PSENslock and of course, the module can also control and monitor all other common guard locking devices.
4. Monitoring of N/C / N/O & Single Channel Sensors
The input module yi8 (PNOZ yi8 4DI NO/NC) is specifically designed for monitoring sensors with one normally closed and one normally open contact, such as the magnetic safety switch PSENmag. However, it can also be used to monitor single-channel sensors with test pulse, such as the safety light barriers PSENopt 2S/4S.
5. Combination of Time-Delayed & Direct Switching Outputs
The output module yo5 (PNOZ yo5 2NO 2NO t) has four outputs, of which two delay-on or delay-off outputs may be combined with two direct switching outputs.
6. Signal Outputs for Simple Diagnostics
All input modules (yi) and all input/output modules (yio) now have a signal output to forward the status of the input function to a higher-level controller. This status can be used to visualise the input function and for other standard functions and enables faster troubleshooting and localisation of triggered safety functions.
Three Steps to Your Modular Safety Relay
You Create
You create your individual myPNOZ simply using the user-friendly myPNOZ Creator. You choose the required safety functions, and myPNOZ Creator puts the ideal hardware together. You can check your configuration with the simulation function. If everything fits, your myPNOZ is ordered with just a few quick clicks.
Pilz Builds
Each myPNOZ is pre-assembled in accordance with your individual configuration, tailor-made by Pilz in batch size 1 and also set the parameters to suit your specifications, e.g. regarding the start type or time delay. Your modular relay will be sent to you following a system test.
You install
myPNOZ is fast and easy to install. You will receive your myPNOZ ready for ‘plug and play’ with no software required for commissioning making the time and effort required for wiring significantly reduced.
