Pilz PNOZ X3 Safety Relay

The safety relay, also known as safety module, monitoring relay, or protection relay, is an electrical relay from Pilz with type number PNOZ X3. It serves to safeguard machines and systems by monitoring safety functions such as emergency stop circuits, light grids, and two-hand controls. It has the dimensions 13 x 10 x 5 cm and weighs 0.375 kg. Safety relays play a crucial role in ensuring operational safety by initiating a safe shutdown in case of a fault or interruption of a safety function, thereby protecting personnel and machinery. Typical applications are found in mechanical engineering, automation technology, and conveyor technology, where they are used to implement safe controls.