Ixxat Safe T100 is an all-in-one solution that enables device manufacturers and machine builders to implement configurable, safe inputs and outputs in applications up to SIL 3 and PLe Cat.4. It is designed to work hand in hand with the 'Anybus CompactCom', also from HMS Networks. While Anybus CompactCom handles the standard non-safe communication with the Ethercat network, Safe T100 handles the safe communication, in this case via FSoE. The complete implementation of the safe protocol and application layer in the module enables device manufacturers and machine builders to implement, for example, a safe emergency stop function for drives, robot controllers or process controllers in parallel with any existing, non-safe device functions.
The Ixxat Safe T100 has been pre-certified by TÜV Rheinland and its conformity with the FSoE standard ETG 5100 V1.2.0 has been confirmed in the ETG test laboratory. As it works together with the Anybus CompactCom, the end user benefits from a device or machine that provides both safe and non-safe functions via just one communication interface. This simplifies configuration and project planning of the entire industrial automation system.

Ixxat Safe T100 has three dual-channel inputs - with the option of detecting external wiring faults - as well as a dual-channel output. All inputs and outputs work with 24 V signals. All service and process data interfaces required for FSoE in the Ethercat layer are already available in the Anybus CompactCom module, such as control of the network and status LED or transmission of the safe configuration data. As an additional safety feature, the interface between the Anybus CompactCom module and the Ixxat Safe T100/FSoE is electrically isolated. Other internal safety features of the module include integrated temperature monitoring and switch-off to a safe state as well as channel-granular error signaling and error handling.

Internal communication between the non-safe Anybus CompactCom and the safe Ixxat Safe T100 module is based on the 'black channel' principle. Thanks to this separation between the safe and non-safe communication layers, it is possible for customers to support all three important safety protocols - FSoE, Profisafe and CIP Safety - with just one hardware design.