{"product_id":"beckhoff-ek1960-0000-twinsafe-compact-controller","title":"BECKHOFF EK1960-0000 TwinSAFE Compact Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor demanding safety-critical applications in automated environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EK1960-0000\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a highly integrated, stand-alone \u003cstrong\u003eTwinSAFE Compact Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialized unit consolidates safety logic execution and dense physical I\/O routing directly into one compact design. It functions as a flexible link unit between safe input and output signals, enabling immediate local processing while seamlessly interfacing with standard EtherCAT Terminal (ELxxxx) systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller incorporates 20 safe digital inputs and 24 safe digital outputs within a single housing, utilizing a space-saving 1-wire connection technology. Engineered to satisfy stringent global functional safety standards, the module processes complex logic instructions using the Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol, achieving extremely low cycle times down to approximately 1 ms. This makes it an ideal central controller for safety networks in complex machinery and processing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsolidated safety design housing 20 safe digital inputs (24 V DC) and 24 safe digital outputs (24 V DC, 2 A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeamless communication integration via the TwinSAFE\/Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast internal execution logic featuring typical cycle times of approximately 1 ms depending on project scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity digital outputs supporting up to 2 A with a 50% simultaneity factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified for use in high-risk applications up to SIL 3 (EN 61508:2010) and PL e, Category 4 (EN ISO 13849-1:2015).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly reliable 1-wire connection technology to minimize installation space and control cabinet wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmergency stop circuit monitoring and safety door interlocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptoelectronic protective devices (light curtains, laser scanners).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobotic cell protection and material handling safety zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-density machinery manufacturing and complex assembly systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEK1960-0000\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinSAFE Compact Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 safe digital inputs (24 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 safe digital outputs (24 V DC, 2 A, 1-wire system)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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