SMX compact

safe master and slaves in compact series

Compact and safe - that is what characterizes this series. From safe I/O processing of a few signals to complex drive monitoring, the SMX Compact solves any safety task safely and compactly.
If things do become more complex. With its integrated communication interface (/4x or /DNM), the SMX Compact offers the right answer for demanding safety tasks.


In combination with safe fieldbus communication and in conjunction with an F-Host, SMX Compact (/4 or /DxM) solves tasks such as safe position monitoring, area detection, multi-axis functions and collision monitoring. The communication with any master control is done by safe fieldbus systems like FSoE or PROFIsafe. It is also possible to react and create a safe state within 3 ms without bus communication.

Series at a glance

  • With integrated OPC UA server and gateway to sensor / actuator level for status and condition information
  • Easy process data exchange via OPC UA publisher/subscriber services
  • Access for service and asset services 
  • PXV variants for safe position and velocity monitoring for optical positioning systems
  • Simple and transparent programming and parameterization with SafePLC²
  • Up to 2 central extensions possible
  • Drive monitoring for up to 2 axes with extended encoder functionality
  • Safe data exchange between several base modules via Ethernet based protocols with SMMC (Safe Master - Master Communication)
  • Suitable up to PL e (EN ISO 13849-1) and SIL3 (IEC 61508)
  • Safe and non-safe fieldbus interface for connection to higher control levels (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, FSoE, PROFIsafe)

Features of SMX Compact

  • Logic processing up to PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1 or SIL 3 according to IEC 61508
  • Programmable compact controller for up to 800 IL instructions
  • Function plan oriented programming
  • Pulse outputs for cross-circuit detection of digital input signals
  • External contact monitoring of connected switching devices (EMU)
  • Monitored relay outputs for safety-related functions
  • Switchable safe semiconductor outputs pn-, pp-switching for safety-related functions
  • Complete speed and position-related safety functions for drive monitoring according to IEC 61800-5-2 integrated in firmware
    (spatial functions for safe speed and range monitoring possible)
  • Parameter management for expansion modules in the base module
  • Comprehensive diagnostic functions integrated
  • Coded status display via front 7-segment display and status LEDs
  • Multifunction pushbuttons (Quit, Start, Reset) can be operated from the front side
  • Fast guaranteed response time of 14ms, Fast Channel 3ms
  • SMMC safe master - master communication
  • Optional safe/ non-safe fieldbus interface 

Extendable to:

  • 42 safe digital inputs
  • 12 safe digital outputs
  • 20 safe digital I/O's
  • 11 safe relay outputs
  • 10 auxiliary outputs
  • Up to 2 safe Axles