FSI 608

Meet FSI 608 – our certified safety encoder that provides reliable protection for people and machines. The encoder fulfils the latest safety requirements and is certified up to SIL3/PLe, Cat. 4.

Reliable, robust, and ready for any application

With the FSI 608, we continue our commitment to delivering high-quality products that offer maximum value. Designed to meet the highest safety standards, it also features a robust mechanical construction built to withstand the demanding industrial environments.

Key features

• Available in freely scalable accuracy and total resolution up to 31 bit (19 bit singleturn + 12 bit multiturn), safe absolute accuracy ±0.89°  
  
  

• Anodized aluminum housing with stainless steel shaft
  
  

• Wide selection of shafts and flanges for flexible mechanical integration
  
  

• PROFIsafe for safe communication
  
  

• Compliant with IEC 61800-5-3 and certified up to SIL3/PLe, Cat. 4
  
  

• Accurate safety data: 10 safe bits

Fulfilling the safety requirements with PROFIsafe

In the FSI 608 we give you safe communication for a PROFINET environment with the PROFIsafe protocol that supplies safe real-time values for the automation market.

To ensure a reliable safety solution, the FSI 608 built-in safety functions seamlessly connect with your safety system. The user can fulfill the safety requirements and prevent process errors and downtime giving you a solid investment for your machine.

The encoder fulfil the latest safety requirements and is certified up to SIL3/PLe, Cat. 4.

The FSI 608 encoder supports a wide range of safety functions, configurable via safe fieldbus communication with the control system:

• Standstill detection
  
  

• Position monitoring
  
  

• Overspeed protection
  
  

• Acceleration monitoring

Functional safety explained

There are several safety functions used in machinery and automation systems. These functions are integral to functional safety systems, designed to ensure safe machine operation and prevent hazardous situations: