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Control & Automation / Machine Safety

Safe Motion / Drive Safety (STO, SLS)

Integrated drive safety keeps the safety function where the energy is. Safe Torque Off removes torque-producing power from the motor without dropping the whole panel, and Safely Limited Speed lets an operator work at a reduced, monitored speed during setup. The result is faster restarts, less wear on contactors and fewer reasons for anyone to defeat a guard.

Safe Motion / Drive Safety (STO, SLS)
Key characteristics
  • Safe Torque Off (STO) certified to SIL 3 / PL e
  • Safely Limited Speed (SLS) and safe stop functions on capable drives
  • Wired safety inputs or safety over the fieldbus
  • No line contactor required for the stop function
  • Diagnostics reported to the safety controller and HMI
Typical applications

Setup and maintenance access without removing power from the whole machine