MSI-i/R, MSI-ix/Rx

Configurable Safety Relays


MSI-i/R, MSI-ix/Rx - Configurable Safety Relays
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With manual feeding-in at a machine it saves time if the safety sensor system gives a start command to the machine directly after the work piece has been fed in, i.e. without additional button actuation.

This semi-automatic process, which is frequently required with the use of presses, can be enabled with the cycle control function of the configurable MSI-I Safety Relay. The device, type 4 in accordance with IEC/EN 61496-1, acts as the link between the opto-electronic protective devices and the machine control system; it enables an efficient production with higher ergonomics – both in the single-cycle process (one protective field penetration/release) and in the double-cycle process.

The connection of an additional type 4 or type 2 protective device for the rear area monitoring is also possible. Compared with the MSI-i, the extended MSI-ix/Rx variant enables the connection of up to four opto-electronic protective devices and an E-STOP control device or a Safety Switch.


Special features
  • Single or double-cycle operation with 30 s / 30 min time monitoring

  • Light Curtain cycle control and constant rear area monitoring (MSI-ix/Rx)

  • Additional E-STOP control device or Safety Switch can be connected (MSI-ix/Rx)

  • Relay switching cycle counting for preventive maintenance (MSI-ix/Rx)

  • Potential-free safety-related switching outputs

  • Contact load rating, 5 A

  • Plug-in connection terminals and output modules

  • Interface for PC-supported diagnostics and easy start-up

  • Housing width, 35 mm

Important technical data, overview
Type in accordance with
IEC/EN 61496-1 (Annex A)
Type 4
SIL in accordance with IEC 61508 and SILCL in accordance with IEC/EN 62061 On request
Performance Level (PL) in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 On request
Category in accordance with EN ISO 13849 Up to 4 (depending on the category of the upstream protective device)
Stop category in accordance with IEC/EN 60204-1 0
Supply voltage 24 V DC, ±20 %
Response time 22 to 64 ms depending on safety sensor
Safety-related switching outputs (OSSDs) MSI-i/R: 2 relay outputs (NO)
MSI-ix/Rx: 3 relay outputs (2 NO, 1 NC)
Secondary switching device (SSD), only MSI-ix/Rx Relay output (NO)
Temperature range, operation 0...+55 °C
Temperature range, storage -25...+70 ° C
Dimensions (W x H x D) 35 mm x 99 mm x 113.6 mm

Functions MSI-i/R MSI-ix/Rx
Max. number of type 2 AOPDs or E-STOP control devices (category 2) 2 4
Max. number of type 4 AOPDs or E-STOP control devices (category 4) 1 2
Start/restart interlock (RES), optionally with/without
Static contactor monitoring (EDM)
Dynamic contactor monitoring (EDM)
Cross circuit monitoring
PC diagnostics interface
Cycle control (single and double cycle)
30 s time monitoring for cycle operation
Relay switching cycle counter for preventive maintenance
System error signal output
Secondary switching device (SSD) – output