HiPi – A concept for a compact, IoT-enabled safety controller

Abstract

Intralogistic applications require ever more degrees of freedom for the realization of complex processes. Use of modern technologies in the control of these applications enables human-machine co-operation and interaction. The requirements to the safety of these applications increase with increasing complexity. A concept for a new safety controller targeting these devices is illustrated in this work. The compact and IoT-enabled concept controller will be suitable for the implementation of safety functions especially for material handling devices.