SICK Flexi Soft
Software programmable safety controller
The Flexi Soft safety controller can be programmed via software. Thanks to the modular hardware platform, Flexi Soft provides a tailored and efficient solution for a whole host of safety applications. A wide range of modules are available: main modules, gateways, digital and analog input/output modules, Motion Control modules, as well as relay modules. The license-free Flexi Soft Designer configuration software enables intuitive programming, rapid commissioning, and continuous diagnostics down to the automation level. Functions to enable safe controller networking, safe series connection, or safe drive monitoring reduce costs and boost productivity. A whole host of additional functions means that Flexi Soft is able to bridge the gap to system solutions from SICK.
FLEXI SOFT AT A GLANCE
Benefits
Modular adaptation to the particular requirement means optimum scalability and therefore cost savings
Intuitive configuration software featuring comprehensive functions for straightforward engineering
Rapid verification of the safety application: The configuration software provides documentation and a wiring diagram
The main module's diagnostics interfaces and the configuration storage facility in the system plug enable rapid commissioning, component replacement, and troubleshooting, resulting in minimum downtimes
Features
Safety controller with modular hardware platform
Configuration saved in the system plug
Safe controller networking with Flexi Line
Safe series connection with Flexi Loop
Safe drive monitoring
Safe analog value monitoring
Flexi Soft Designer license-free configuration software
ADVANTAGES
Modular, flexible and powerful
The Flexi Soft safety controller solves both simple and complex tasks, because Flexi Soft offers main modules, expansion modules and gateways that you can flexibly combine to fit your requirements. Combined with other SICK safety components, the range of functions for your individual machine design can be significantly expanded, such as with Safe Motion Monitoring and Control or Safe EFI-pro.
Flexible series connection with Flexi Loop
Flexi Loop makes it possible to safely connect up to 32 sensors in series. Flexi Loop is easily mounted and configured, and it continuously outputs diagnostic data on the status of your sensors. You can view the resulting status information at the machine or in the configuration software.
Gateways
Integration into higher-level controllers is done with gateways. Flexi Soft supports all common fieldbuses such as PROFINET or EtherNet/IP™. The Flexi Soft Designer software makes configuration simple. This makes it possible to implement secure and continuous data transmission that meets the requirements of Industry 4.0.
Analog modules
With the analog input module, you can integrate sensors with analogue output signals via a standardized interface. Such sensors are suitable, for example, for use on AGVs for fall protection and for monitoring the driving speed or temperatures.
From simple to complex: Adjust the safety controller precisely to your system
Intuitive in every detail
A safety controller must offer more than just safety: With Flexi Soft, you get a safety controller that is easy to configure using software and is also intuitive to use. The Flexi Soft Designer or Safety Designer configuration software also makes it easy to implement and document safety configurations. The status of the Flexi Soft stations can be viewed at all times and is displayed in a transparent manner. This significantly reduces your machine design and commissioning costs.
Simple mounting
Flexi Soft not only offers a modular design in which all individual modules can be easily connected, but also simple mounting in the control cabinet. All inputs and outputs can be quickly connected via spring-loaded terminals.
Intuitive configuration via software
The Flexi Soft Designer configuration software makes it easy to configure, document and evaluate applications in the Flexi Soft safety controller. The result: Efficient engineering without additional costs.
Simple and efficient: Get your system up and running quickly using configuration software
Clever combination of functions
A wide range of functions makes the Flexi Soft safety controller a great choice for use in different applications. The integrated logic of the modular controller helps solve even complex tasks and provide status information. Cleverly combined, Flexi Soft allows for the use of important sensor data for high productivity thanks to the use of SICK interfaces.
Networking of safety functions with Flexi Line
The Flexi Line safety network is flexible, scalable and easy to configure using the Flexi Soft Designer software. Flexi Line enables modular machine concepts with up to 32 safely networked Flexi Soft stations. Easy-to-teach modularity: Remove or integrate machine modules as you wish.
Safe drive monitoring with Safe Motion Monitoring and Control
Safe Motion Monitoring and Control combines the “Measure”, “Monitoring” and “Control” functions. Safe Motion Monitoring and Control continuously monitors the speed and position of motors. This means that there are no dangerous movements, which results in higher availability of your machine and less scrap.
Reliable monitoring with Safe EFI-pro
The Safe EFI-pro system is suitable for use in demanding robotic applications and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Easily network safety laser scanners and safety encoders with the Flexi Soft safety controller. The system ensures a safe exchange of sensor data and diagnostic information.