MSI-s/R, MSI-sx/Rx

Configurable Safety Relays


MSI-s/R, MSI-sx/Rx - Configurable Safety Relays
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When increased functionality is required in automated production processes, the configurable MSI-s and MSI-sx Safety Relays are preferred over simple Safety Relays.

These configurable MSI Safety Relays type 4, in accordance with IEC/EN 61496-1, can be flexibly connected as the link between opto-electronic protective devices and the machine control unit. In addition to standard functions such as start/restart interlock and contactor monitoring they also feature a type 2 test monitoring. The MSI-sx ("extended") model also enables the connection of E-STOP control devices or Safety Switches.

Furthermore switching cycles can also be counted and automatically signal when a pre-selected value is reached. Preventive maintenance is possible with this warning in good time before a device failure, which in turn provides additional reliability with regard to system availability.


Special features
  • Combined guarding types by connecting up to 4 AOPDs

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

  • Relay switching cycle counting for preventive maintenance (MSI-sx/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) 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-s/R: 2 relay outputs (NO)
MSI-sx/Rx: 3 relay outputs (2 NO, 1 NC)
Secondary switching device (SSD),
only MSI-sx/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-s/R MSI-sx/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
Relay switching cycle counter for preventive maintenance
System error signal output
Secondary switching device (SSD) – output