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E3.WiringCockpit highlights the wiring paths in the digital control cabinet structure and displays all additional information relevant to the user. After the user confirms the processing, the next wire is displayed.

Machine safety is becoming increasingly important: New regulations such as the Machinery Directive 2023/1230 and CE marking are increasing the pressure – at the same time, the need for more efficient, safer, and available systems is growing. The Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO OÖ) supports companies with attractive subsidies for safety and security measures. As a registered WKO consulting partner, Pilz offers direct access to eligible services related to machine safety and industrial security.

This workplace situation is an example of the interlinking of three workstations with integrated shelving for material supply. The production parts move quickly and unerringly from one workstation to another on roller conveyors. Guide rails on the tables guarantee low-fault and efficient handling. And everything can be customised down to the last detail.

The increasing digitalization and networking of machines and systems opens up new opportunities for productivity and efficiency – but at the same time increases the attack surface for cyber threats. Pilz's white paper shows why industrial security is now a central component of machine safety and how companies can effectively protect their OT systems. The focus is on the typical risks for industrial control and automation systems, from unauthorized access and manipulation to production outages. The white paper explains how cyberattacks can endanger not only IT systems, but also the safety of people, machines, and processes. Pilz highlights the legal and regulatory requirements, including relevant standards such as IEC 62443 and the growing importance of industrial security in the context of the new EU Machinery Directive. A further focus is on a holistic security approach: from risk analysis and security-by-design to organizational measures and technical protection mechanisms. Using practical examples, the white paper demonstrates how industrial security can be implemented throughout a machine's entire lifecycle – from development and operation to the modernization of existing systems. It clearly shows that functional safety and security must be considered together. In conclusion, industrial security is not an optional IT topic, but a fundamental requirement for secure, future-proof automation. Pilz supports companies with expertise, systems, and services to effectively protect machines and systems from cyber risks.

The X-DIAS I/O system expands the established S-DIAS automation system in the customer-specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. As a series machine builder with medium and high volumes, you can flexibly integrate X-DIAS into your individual circuit boards, saving wiring time and costs. The new modular I/O series is based on the proven S-DIAS system, so it is just as robust and vibration-resistant. At 12.5 x 102 x 63 mm, the X-DIAS modules are even more compact in terms of depth. • Functionally optimized for wiring boards • Save wiring time, minimize mistakes • Easy integration • Cost-optimized communication • Convenient Engineering

- 3 measuring ranges: -10 … 10°, -45 … 45°, -85 … 85° - Simultaneous measurement of the x- and y-axes - 4 … 20mA analog output for each axis - Parameterization via 3 buttons on the device - Robust aluminum housing - M12 connector

Time and again, manufacturers discontinue certain product series. Especially when it comes to interfaces developed many years ago, maintenance and development capacities are transferred from traditional systems to the latest technologies. The development cycles of sensor manufacturers and users are not always synchronized, meaning that there is still a need for traditional interfaces that is no longer satisfied by the original manufacturers. It is also increasingly being observed that manufacturers organized in corporate structures are less and less prepared for the individual requirements of medium-sized specialist automation companies. And what do you do when you are informed that an important component is no longer available? Either you change the rest of the technology, redesign the system or ask an experienced specialist for individual encoders for an alternative. TR Electronic has always been known for supporting many industrial interfaces for position sensors. TR Electronic's in-house development expertise allows it to draw on more than 40 years of experience and integrate both state-of-the-art and classic communication systems into the latest generations of devices. The mechanical connection can be adapted to existing environments with a high degree of freedom. The manufacturing technology of the medium-sized company allows production in manageable batch sizes. Quantities that are of no interest to others can be realized economically at TR.

With Angled Frame Conveyor Technology, bulk material can be transported to other levels. ‌High process reliability can be achieved through customized cleats and side guides. ‌The angle of inclination depends on your project requirements.