Safety Relays

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	8923.2C Altech Corporation	SAFETY RELAY 12V DPDT BUSSED CON	0
	56.OA03.0662N Altech Corporation	OA5603 6V 6NO/2NC AGNI10+2UMAU I	0
	56.OA03.1226S Altech Corporation	OA560312V 2NO/6NC AGNI10+5UMAU I	0
	256.OA11.2422C Altech Corporation	2 CHANNEL MODULE 4P8A 24V 2NO/2N	0
	56.OW70.1131C Altech Corporation	OW5670110VDC2NO/2NC CONTACTS AGS	0
	56.OW70.1122S Altech Corporation	OW5670110VDC2NO/2NC CONTACTS AGN	0
	56.OA11.0631C Altech Corporation	OA5611 6V 3NO/1NC AGSN02+02UMAU	0
	56.OA01.2422S Altech Corporation	OA560124V 2NO/2NC AGNI10+5UMAU I	0
	156.OA11.2431C Altech Corporation	RELAY SAFETY 4PST 8A 24V	0
	56.OA01.0622S Altech Corporation	OA5601 6V 2NO/2NC AGNI10+5UMAU I	0
	56.OA69.0600S Altech Corporation	OA5669 6V 2CO AGNI10+ 5UMAU IP40	0
	56.OA44.2431C Altech Corporation	OA5644 24VDC3NO/1NC CONTACTS AGS	0
	56.OA03.1235S Altech Corporation	OA560312V 3NO/5NC AGNI10+5UMAU I	0
	56.OA44.1131S Altech Corporation	OA5644 110VDC3NO/1NC CONTACT AGN	0
	56.OA01.1122C Altech Corporation	OA5601110V2NO/2NC AGSN02+02UMAU	0
	8924.2C Altech Corporation	SAFETY RELAY 24V DPDT BUSSED CON	0
	56.OW69.0611C Altech Corporation	OW5669 6V 1NO/1NC AGSN02+02UMAU	0
	56.OA70.1122S Altech Corporation	OA5670110VDC2NO/2NC CONTACTS AGN	0
	156.OA11.1222C Altech Corporation	RELAY SAFETY 4PST 8A 12V	0
	156.OA11.2422C Altech Corporation	RELAY SAFETY 4PST 8A 24V	0

Safety Relays

1. Overview

Safety relays are specialized control devices designed to ensure fail-safe operation in industrial systems. They monitor safety-related inputs (e.g., emergency stops, light curtains) and trigger protective actions by cutting power to machinery. Compliant with international standards like IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1, these relays form the backbone of safety instrumented systems (SIS) across automation sectors.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Electromagnetic Safety Relays	Mechanical contact-based design with physical separation	Machinery emergency stops, simple safety circuits
Solid-State Safety Relays	Zero-contact semiconductor switching with vibration resistance	Precision equipment, explosive atmosphere environments
Programmable Safety Relays	Configurable logic with diagnostic capabilities	Robotic cells, complex safety interlocking systems
Monitoring Safety Relays	Continuous circuit integrity verification	Safety door interlocks, two-hand control systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical safety relay construction includes:

Enclosure: Flame-retardant polymer housing (UL94 V-0 rated)
Coil System: 24V DC/AC operating with bifilar winding for failure detection
Contact Arrangement: Gold-plated contacts with positive-guided mechanism
Diagnostic Circuitry: Built-in semiconductor for contact state monitoring
Mounting Options: DIN rail or PCB mount with screw/clamp terminal connections

4. Key Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical Value	Importance
Safety Integrity Level (SIL)	SIL 3 (IEC 61508)	Determines risk reduction factor
Response Time	5-50 ms	Affects machine safe stop performance
Contact Rating	6A @ 250V AC	Dictates load switching capability
MTBF	500,000 hours	System uptime prediction
Environmental Temp	-20 C to +55 C	Operational reliability factor

5. Application Areas

Primary industries include:

Industrial Automation: CNC machines, assembly lines
Energy Systems: Wind turbine safety circuits
Transportation: Rail vehicle door control systems
Medical Equipment: MRI machine emergency cutoffs

Case Study: Automotive Press Line Safety

A major automotive manufacturer implemented safety relays in 1200-ton press machines, achieving PLc (EN ISO 13849-1) compliance through dual-channel emergency stop circuits with 35ms response time.

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Siemens	3SK1 Safety Relay	Modular design, PROFINET integration
Schneider Electric	XPSM Safety Relay	Multi-sensor monitoring, SIL3 capable
Omron	G9SP-N Safety Controller	Programmable with 30 pre-defined safety functions
Phoenix Contact	PSR-SCP-24DC-PO Safety Relay	Plug-in module with status visualization

7. Selection Guidelines

Critical selection factors:

Safety Category: Match to application risk assessment (Cat. 2/3/4)
Environmental Conditions: Consider temperature, vibration, and EMC
Certifications: Required standards (CE, UL, T V)
Expansion Capability: Future system scalability
Diagnostic Coverage: Minimum 90% recommended

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Integration with Industry 4.0 through IO-Link interfaces
Functional safety for collaborative robots (cobots)
Wireless safety communication protocols
Miniaturization while maintaining IP67 ratings
AI-enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities