FLEXISOFT EFI-PRO Gateway | SIL 3 Safety Integrity | Integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch | by SICK
The FLEXISOFT EFI-PRO Gateway is a robust solution for industrial automation safety systems, featuring SIL 3 safety integrity and configurable via Safety Designer software. With an integrated 3-port Ethernet switch and support for EtherNet/IP CIP Safety networks, it ensures reliable data transmission and long mission time of 20 years, making it ideal for factory automation applications.
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Alternatively Known As: FLEXISOFT EFI-PRO Gateway, FX3-GEPR Gateway, SICK Safety Gateway Module
Technical Specifications
- Module type: Gateway
- Fieldbus/Industrial network: EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™
- Configuration method: Via Safety Designer software
- Safety integrity level: SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
- Category: Category 4 (EN ISO 13849)
- Performance level: PL e (EN ISO 13849)
- PFHD: 0.3 x 10^-9 (EN ISO 13849)
- Mission time: 20 years (EN ISO 13849)
- Integrated Ethernet switch: 3-port layer-2 managed with Auto-MDI-X
- Data transmission rate: 10 Mbit/s (10Base-T), 100 Mbit/s (100Base-TX) autosensing
- RPI producing: 4 ms to 500 ms, multiple of 4 ms
- RPI consuming: 4 ms to 500 ms, multiple of 1 ms
- Number of data bytes RX: ≤ 48 Byte, TX: ≤ 50 Byte
- Number of safe connections consuming: ≤ 10, producing: ≤ 10
- Connection type: 2 x female RJ-45 connectors
- Configuration and diagnostics interface: Mini-USB
- Protection class: III (EN 61140)
- Voltage supply: Via FLEXBUS+
- Internal power consumption: ≤ 3.5 W
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (EN 60529)
- Operating temperature: -25 °C to +55 °C
- Storage temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
- Air humidity: ≤ 95%, non-condensing
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 96.5mm x 120.6mm x 22.5mm
- Weight: 0.135 kg
Key Features
- Gateway module for EFI-pro and EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™ networks
- Configurable via Safety Designer software
- Integrated 3-port layer-2 managed Ethernet switch with Auto-MDI-X
- Supports data transmission rates of 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s autosensing
- High safety integrity level SIL 3 (IEC 61508), Category 4 (EN ISO 13849), Performance Level e (EN ISO 13849)
- Low probability of dangerous failure (PFHD) at 0.3 x 10^-9
- Long mission time of 20 years
- Protection class III (EN 61140)
- Compact dimensions: 22.5 mm x 96.5 mm x 120.6 mm
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +55 °C
- IP20 enclosure rating
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation and configuration should be performed by qualified industrial automation professionals familiar with safety systems and network protocols.
Applications
- Industrial automation safety systems
- Factory automation requiring SIL 3 safety integrity
- EtherNet/IP CIP Safety network integration
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Low power consumption of ≤ 3.5 W reduces energy usage
- Long mission time of 20 years supports sustainable industrial operation
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK FLEXISOFT EFI-PRO Gateway FX3-GEPR00000 is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial safety network integration and automation applications.
