Pepperl+Fuchs—Your Partner for Functional Safety

• The isn't-stylish-and-doesn't-protect-you bike helmet?

• The I-think-I'd-rather-not-crash-airbag?

• The well-at least-it’s-round life saver?

Would you put your trust in any of the these devices? Certainly not. Then why make any sacrifices, when it comes to implementing functional safety applications in automation technology?

With more than 50 years of experience in the development of safety-related devices, Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer in functional safety. More than 750 available safety products and over 10,000,000 devices sold attest to our expertise. Our portfolio encompasses sensor solutions of nearly every functional principle as well as interface modules for every signal type.

Pepperl+Fuchs’ knowledge in safety standards and regulations like SIL and Machinery Directive is driven through certified safety engineers. This in-depth understanding is the basis for safety components and solutions that you can trust on.

Deep Dive

Functional Safety for Factory Automation

Please use this website to learn more about our dedicated offers for functional safety in factory automation. Especially relevant for automation professionals dealing with these regulations:

• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)
• IEC 61508
• EN ISO 12100
• EN ISO 13849
• IEC 62061

Basic Knowledge

Looking for basic knowledge on safety standards and regulations? These pages give you an overview of the standards and methods that are being applied to achieve safe operation status of plants and machines. Gain insights into the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) as well as the Performance Level (PL) and learn about the history and differentiation of the relevant standards.