Eaton Safety Relays
The purpose of a safety relay from Eaton is to control a machine’s safety device and put the machine into a safe state when a hazard is detected. These safety relays are used in functional safety systems to provide fail-safe control for your industrial machine that will protect people, equipment, and production.
Safety relays from Eaton can be used to control inputs such as emergency stops, safety door and guard interlock switches, light curtains, and two hand control devices. When any of the safety inputs are triggered, the safety relay will immediately disconnect power to a hazardous motion or energy source to prevent a machine from starting. Eaton offers both a basic safety relay to be used in simple safety applications and an advanced safety relay for use in more complex safety applications.
Safety relays from Eaton are built for the industrial environment, they are compact, DIN-rail mounted and are designed to operate continuously. Eaton safety relays offer redundant internal circuitry to monitor a safety input and disconnect power if a failure is detected, the ability to monitor a feedback loop, multiple reset modes and indication to help with system design, commissioning, and troubleshooting, all while maintaining a high level of safety.
FAQs
What are Eaton safety relays used for?
Eaton safety relays monitor safety devices and trigger safe shutdowns of machinery when emergency stops, open guards, or unsafe conditions are detected.
How do Eaton safety relays differ from standard relays?
Eaton safety relays use redundant logic and self-monitoring to ensure fail-safe operation, unlike standard relays that are not designed for safety-critical applications.
What safety devices can be connected to Eaton safety relays?
Common devices include emergency stop buttons, safety interlock switches, light curtains, and two-hand control systems.
Are Eaton safety relays suitable for complex machine safety applications?
Yes, Eaton offers a range of safety relays that support advanced safety logic, multiple input types, and higher safety performance requirements.
Where are Eaton safety relays typically installed?
They are typically installed in control panels and safety circuits for industrial machinery, automation lines, robotics cells, and material handling equipment.