Emerson has unveiled the PACSystems™ RX3i CPS400 Safety Controller, created to support Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas management, burner management systems, and various emergency shutdown systems. The PACSystems Safety Controller is a small, high-efficiency solution equipped with strong security features and a flexible design, offering 2,000 I/O points, perfect for intricate projects with changing needs.
With the increasing complexity and data reliance of project automation, OEMs and systems integrators require a variety of advanced hardware and software solutions to guarantee adherence to standards and regulations designed to safeguard workers, whether on an individual machine or across an extensive operation.
With a substantial 64-megabyte memory capacity and a flexible digital architecture, the PACSystems Safety Controller can accommodate a wide variety of mission-critical applications. The RX3i CPS400 controller is equipped with integrated industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet Global Data (EGD), and Modbus TCP, enabling peer-to-peer connectivity and interaction with higher-level hosts for total operational insight
As a secure-by-design solution incorporating Secure Boot® and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) standard, the new controller delivers rigorous data integrity and protection against potential threats. Safety-certified function blocks and pre-configured templates simplify overall system certification in accordance with the IEC 61511 standard.
Available in simplex or redundant controller configurations, the RX3i CPS400 controller can perform all safety data messaging with duplex communications using the black channel principle over EGD, allowing standardized and reliable connectivity with Emerson’s PACSystems VersaMax™ SafetyNet I/O system. The platform is IEC 61508 safety-certified, providing a capable SIL2 simplified solution to help designers build appropriate protection schemes.
Developers can configure the new controller using familiar software tools employed for programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interfaces, and other automation elements, namely Emerson’s PAC Machine Edition development environment. As a unified tool chain with a user-friendly interface, the PAC Machine Edition suite streamlines development efforts so users can easily create complete and integrated automation, visualization and safety solutions for rapid startups and maximum operating efficiency.
“Adding the PACSystems RX3i CPS400 Safety Controller to our extensive portfolio of safety products, we continue to deliver tools users need to create compliant safety systems that are easily developed and integrated into sophisticated automation solutions,” said Daniel Smith, senior product manager with Emerson’s discrete automation business.